design knife

Lot 9553 limit € 40

Design: Tapio Wirkkala, probably 1961, manufacturer: Hackman Oy, Puukko, the traditional Finnish knife with a modern interpretation, stainless steel blade, black ridged handle with brass appliqués, blade L approx. 8.5 cm, total L approx. 18 cm, with Leather scabbard, bear's paw embossed on the front, slight signs of age, blade slightly corroded, but overall nice condition, Finland 1960s/70s, Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko - 1985 Helsinki), Finnish designer, known for functional, nature-inspired, aesthetic everyday objects, 1933-36 Studied sculpture at the School of Industrial Design in Helsinki, had a lasting impact on Finnish design