Juha Perttula knives and folding knives

When one truly knows what he is doing, the result of the craft is usually professional to the fullest extent. Juha Perttula is not only a puukko knife maker, but also a scientist and a non-fiction writer who additionally has a doctorate in metallurgy. His publications include the freely downloadable Puukkoteräkset book that explains the composition and handling of different steels in a quite understandable way.

While making puukko knives Perttula connects his scientific knowledge base to a sturdy expertise in handcraft. Perttula crafts no-nonsense puukko knives that are meant to be used as helpers in all manners of bushcraft, hunting, carving and whittling.

The expert puukko knife maker Perttula draws inspiration from his dearest hobbies; woodcraft, nature and fishing.