Lot #35: Vintage J. Marttiini Finland Fillet Knife — Hand-Engraved Blade — Tooled Leather Sheath — Finnish Puukko

A quality vintage fillet knife by J. Marttiini of Finland — one of Scandinavia's most celebrated and longstanding knife makers, producing knives in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland since 1928. Marttiini knives are prized by anglers, hunters and collectors worldwide for their exceptional blade quality and traditional craftsmanship. This example features a slender flexible fillet blade with hand-engraved cursive script on both faces — an unusual and personal touch that elevates this beyond a standard production knife. The warm honey-toned wooden handle bears the embossed Marttiini fish trademark logo, with a nickel silver bolster connecting handle to blade. The original tooled leather sheath is stamped with the J. Marttiini Finland mark and features a traditional geometric diamond pattern with belt loop and press-stud closure. Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Blade shows light use patina consistent with age. Handle and sheath intact. Engraving clearly visible on both blade faces. A functional, collectible, and characterful piece of Finnish cutlery heritage — Marttiini knives hold their value well among collectors and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Pickup category timeslot {A}