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'''''Leuku''''' is a Finnish word for a [[knife]] used mostly by Lappish people, [[Sami people|Sami]]. | '''''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 swords. The handle of leuku is invariably made from | 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 swords. 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. |