Marttiini puukko knives
Marttiini makes Finnish knives for fishing, outdoor tasks and general utility. Founded in Rovaniemi in 1928, the company combines traditional puukko designs with modern production. Its range includes knives with different blade and handle materials, from practical rubber-grip models to traditional wooden-handled styles.
The Lynx is a classic puukko for general use. For fish preparation, Marttiini offers Classic Filleting Knives with wooden handles and Condor Filleting Knives with textured rubber handles and a finger guard. Blade lengths and features vary by model.
Choosing a Marttiini knife
Marttiini’s range covers traditional Finnish puukkos, fishing knives and other utility knives. The Lynx is a long-running puukko design suited to general outdoor and utility tasks. Its traditional form offers a straightforward fixed blade for everyday cutting. Specific handle and blade details depend on the Lynx model or configuration.
For fish preparation, the Classic Filleting Knife has a wooden handle and a flexible blade designed to follow the shape of the fish. It comes in different blade lengths, so customers can choose a size that suits their usual catch and filleting technique. The Condor Filleting Knife is another fishing option. Its textured rubber handle and finger guard help maintain a secure grip when hands are wet. Condor filleting models are also offered in several blade lengths. Selected Marttiini filleting knives have a Martef coating, which reduces friction and makes the blade easier to clean; this feature is model-specific.
Materials and construction
Blade steel, blade length and handle material vary across the range. Marttiini uses wood, including birch and curly birch, on selected traditional handles, while Condor filleting models use textured rubber. These differences affect grip and handling: textured rubber is useful around water, while wooden handles provide the traditional feel found on many puukkos and fishing knives. Check the individual model details for its exact materials and features.
Marttiini began making knives in Rovaniemi, Finland, in 1928. The company’s official history states that production now takes place in Pärnu, Estonia, alongside its parent company Rapala VMC’s lure production. This brand-wide background does not mean that every model has the same materials or construction.