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[[Image:Puukko and leuku vp.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Traditional handmade leuku and [[puukko]]. Leuku is the bigger one]] | [[Image:Puukko and leuku vp.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Traditional handmade leuku and [[puukko]]. Leuku is the bigger one]] | ||
'''''Leuku''''' is a | '''''Leuku''''' is a Finnish word for a [[knife]] used mostly by Lappish people, [[Sami people|Sami]]. | ||
Leuku has a long, wide, and strong blade that is more suited for light chopping and shelter making than fine carving, so it is not well suited to [[whittling]]. It is used instead of an [[axe]] for [[firewood]], wood clearing, bone-breaking, and other works. Typical ''leuku'' has a blade length ranging from 200 to 450 mm. Largest of the leukus actually can be considered as [[machete]]s or short [[sword]]s. The handle of leuku is invariably made from [[birch]]. The tang runs through the handle. The handle has no crossguard. Traditional material for the sheath is reindeer leather. | Leuku has a long, wide, and strong blade that is more suited for light chopping and shelter making than fine carving, so it is not well suited to [[whittling]]. It is used instead of an [[axe]] for [[firewood]], wood clearing, bone-breaking, and other works. Typical ''leuku'' has a blade length ranging from 200 to 450 mm. Largest of the leukus actually can be considered as [[machete]]s or short [[sword]]s. The handle of leuku is invariably made from [[birch]]. The tang runs through the handle. The handle has no crossguard. Traditional material for the sheath is reindeer leather. | ||
The blade is often convex or flat grind, which gives the blade more toughness. Many leukus have fullers. Leuku is an excellent outdoor tool for bushcrafting. | The blade is often convex or flat grind, which gives the blade more toughness. Many leukus have fullers. Leuku is an excellent outdoor tool for bushcrafting. | ||
[[Category:Knife]] | [[Category:Knife]] | ||
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