7.5-Inch Damascus Puukko Fixed Blade Knife with Pinecone Epoxy Resin Handle

7.5-Inch Damascus Puukko Fixed Blade Knife with Pinecone Epoxy Resin HandleThis Damascus Puukko fixed blade knife measures 7. 5 inches overall with a 3. 5 inch blade and a 4 inch pinecone epoxy resin handle. The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a wood grain pattern finish with a grey etched flat and mirror polished bevel. The handle is shaped from natural pinecone scales set in epoxy resin with two silver pins. No guard or bolster true Puukko profile. Full tang construction throughout. No sheath included. This

This Damascus Puukko fixed blade knife measures 7.5 inches overall with a 3.5-inch blade and a 4-inch pinecone epoxy resin handle. The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a wood grain pattern finish with a grey etched flat and mirror-polished bevel. The handle is shaped from natural pinecone scales set in epoxy resin with two silver pins. No guard or bolster — true Puukko profile. Full tang construction throughout. No sheath included.

This is the only Damascus Puukko fixed blade knife at JW Steel Crafts with a pinecone epoxy resin handle and wood grain pattern blade in this 7.5-inch configuration.

The History Behind This Blade

The Puukko is a traditional Scandinavian fixed blade carried by Finnish and Nordic hunters, woodsmen, and craftsmen for over a thousand years — a short, sturdy utility knife with no guard, built for everything from field dressing game to everyday camp tasks. Pinecone epoxy resin handles entered American craft knife making when artisan makers began setting natural pinecone scales in stabilized resin to preserve organic texture permanently with full moisture resistance for hard field use.

Damascus steel brought layered pattern-welded strength into the Puukko format, adding visual blade character to a knife built entirely around working utility. The JW Steel Crafts Damascus Puukko carries that same Scandinavian working tradition in every forged blade.

Blade Performance

The blade is forged from layered Damascus steel in a wood grain pattern finish. The parallel flow lines across the blade flat form naturally during forging as the layered billet is drawn and shaped — no surface grind applied after shaping. The grey etched flat reduces glare during outdoor use while the mirror-polished bevel keeps the cutting edge sharp and low-drag through skinning, carving, and utility tasks.

The Puukko blade geometry keeps the tip along the spine line for precise control during close detail work and field dressing. Full tang construction runs through the entire pinecone resin handle and distributes weight evenly for stable use during extended outdoor and utility tasks.

Handle Construction

The handle is shaped from natural pinecone scales set in epoxy resin. The pinecone material preserves its layered texture and warm amber-brown tone inside the stabilized resin — no two handles carry an identical pattern. The epoxy resin makes the handle moisture-resistant and field-durable without regular conditioning. Two silver pins lock the handle firmly to the full tang. No guard or bolster — the blade runs directly into the pinecone resin in true Puukko style, keeping the profile clean and lightweight for extended daily carry and field use.

Best Used For

• Hunting, field dressing, and outdoor utility tasks

• Bushcraft, camp cooking, and trail carry

• Collectors of Damascus and pinecone resin handle fixed blades

• Display pieces with full working capability

• Gifting for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and Damascus knife collectors

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this knife different from other Damascus knives at JW Steel Crafts?

Only Damascus Puukko in the store with a pinecone epoxy resin handle and wood grain pattern blade in a 7.5-inch no-guard configuration.

What is a Puukko knife?

A traditional Scandinavian fixed blade with no guard, short, sturdy blade, and full tang built for field dressing, camp tasks, and daily outdoor utility carry.

What is the wood grain pattern on the Damascus blade?

Parallel flow lines form naturally during forging as the layered billet is drawn and shaped. No two blades carry an identical surface.

What is the pinecone epoxy resin handle?

Natural pinecone scales set in stabilized epoxy resin. Moisture-resistant, field-durable, and visually unique on every handle.

Is a sheath included?

No sheath is included with this knife.

Is this knife full tang?

Yes. Steel runs the full length of the pinecone resin handle for strength, balance, and long-term durability.

Is this knife suitable as a gift?

Yes. The wood-grain Damascus blade and pinecone epoxy resin handle make this a strong gift for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and Damascus collectors.

How do I care for this knife?

Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Apply food-safe mineral oil to the blade occasionally. Store in a dry place.