Pasi Jaakonaho Yölintu (nightbird) knife

Pasi Jaakonaho

In a place called Inari in Lapland, Finland, the forge of Pasi Jaakonaho is located; he is a lector of arts and crafts and a highly innovative maker of custom knives. In his forge, Jaakonaho works on real treats for knife collectors. The limited editions, the materials and the hand-forged blades make Jaakonaho's puukko knives unique objects that fit a collector's showcase just as well as they fit practical use.

Jaakonaho combines Nordic knife traditions with creative solutions. In materials, he prefers recycled and natural options. In the shaping and designing process he often lets his inner artist loose. He draws inspiration from the harmonic fauna of Lapland in his homeland. While hiking on the fjelds, one can find not only inspiration, but also usable materials for the making of knives. From these places, Jaakonaho collects reindeer antlers and such things.

When you buy a Pasi Jaakonaho puukko knife, you can be certain that you'll own something you'll never see replicated anywhere else. Every product by Jaakonaho is the victorious result of Finnish handcraft and an exceptionally precise artistic vision. Jaakonaho's puukko knives are a great choice as a gift for even the most demanding collector.