Knivsmed Stromeng Samekniv 9 knife
In Karasjok, Norway, they know what a real Sámi working knife should be. The KS9 leuku, or Stuorra-Niibi, is not your typical Scandinavian knife—it’s closer to a small axe in function and spirit. Built for demanding tasks, it handles meat processing, wood splitting, and even shelter building in the wilderness with ease.
The 230 mm carbon steel blade offers the strength needed for heavy-duty work. Its wide, compact birch handle is oiled for grip and durability. The sturdy leather sheath, decorated in traditional Nordic fashion, complements its rugged elegance.
Sámi legend holds that such knives carried magical properties—believed to stop bleeding or ease pain when used in harmony with nature. Whether myth or meaning, this knife carries a presence that’s hard to ignore.
Blade material
Carbon steel
Blade hardness
HRC 59
Handle
Oiled Birch
Sheath
Leather
Guard / ferrule / bolster
Brass
Pommel / backplate
Brass
Weight:
9.806 oz
Overall length:
13.78″
Blade length:
9.06″
Blade thickness:
0.12″
Country of origin:
Norway
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Greener use of materials
Sources from nature
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