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[[Image:Many puukkos.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Many different kind of puukkos and [[leuku]]s for different kind of usage]] | |||
Getting one's first puukko is considered, in Finland, the symbol of coming of age for both boys and girls. This is about 5-7 years old. Men's and women's puukkos do not significantly differ. The only difference is that women's puukkos are often shorter, may have decorated sheaths, and are better suited for working with foodstuffs. Both boy and girl Scouts consider the puukko their scouting symbol as well as a handy tool. Getting a good puukko as a gift or present is considered a great honour in Finland. | Getting one's first puukko is considered, in Finland, the symbol of coming of age for both boys and girls. This is about 5-7 years old. Men's and women's puukkos do not significantly differ. The only difference is that women's puukkos are often shorter, may have decorated sheaths, and are better suited for working with foodstuffs. Both boy and girl Scouts consider the puukko their scouting symbol as well as a handy tool. Getting a good puukko as a gift or present is considered a great honour in Finland. | ||