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Sámi knife

The blades of these knives were hand forged from carbon steel. The handles were fashioned entirely from reindeer horn, each designed to suit the length of the blade to provide the best balance possible. The small knife is traditionally used to mark the calves' ears in a special pattern, while the big one can be used for hunting or fishing.
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Sven-Åke Risfjell
Vilhelmina, Sweden
Being in the profession since 1980 the Sámi craftsman Sven-Åke Risfjell is well known for his handcrafted Sámi duodji objects. He works following the ...
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