puukko
Sign in to saveright|thumb|350px|Traditional puukko with birch handle and full-length fuller A puukko () is a small traditional Finnish general purpose belt knife with a single curved cutting edge, solid hidden tang, and usually, a flat spine.
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- Design
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- Military carry
- Criminal activities
- Legality
- Cultural legacy
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right|thumb|350px|Traditional puukko with birch handle and full-length fuller A puukko () is a small traditional Finnish general purpose belt knife with a single curved cutting edge, solid hidden tang, and usually, a flat spine.
== Design == thumb|Knife and sheath parts thumb|Different knife heads The basic components of a puukko are a handle and a blade along with a sheath, which can usually be attached to a belt, but sometimes to a shirt or coat button. The blade is usually short, typically no longer than the handle and can often be less than .