Nansen

Brusletto Nansen. A tribute to the famous Nansen. A traditional Norwegian knife (tollekniv) inspired by the one Fridtjof Nansen received from the Inuit in Greenland in 1888 and later used on his expeditions. Both the knife and the sheath faithfully reflect the style of Sami knives.

F. Nansen (1861–1930) was a Norwegian explorer, scientist and diplomat. He led the first crossing of the Greenland interior on skis in 1888 and the Fram polar expedition of 1893–96. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922.

The knife is a traditional Nordic classic, simple and elegant, an all-purpose utility knife, good for everyday use, as Nansen did on his expeditions. The blade is made of 12C27 stainless steel, easy to resharpen in the field. It has a Scandi grind and tapers slightly towards the tip, giving good cutting performance and precise control. One side of the blade is marked with the usual Brusletto logo, while the other is marked with Fridtjof Nansen's signature, giving the knife a historical and distinctive character.

The handle is made of curly birch, stained with a reddish tint and treated with oil. It is designed in the classic Sami style, with a flared end. A nickel silver ferrule joins the blade to the handle.

The sheath is made of brown natural cowhide leather and has a traditional shape. The seam down the middle of the back, the distinctive decorative tip and the leather strap tied to the top for fastening to the belt are all typical of these historic knives. The traditional belt attachment has advantages: it is movable and works as a dangler, so the sheath adapts to positions such as sitting or squatting, and the strap can easily be replaced if it wears out or is accidentally cut. The sheath is decorated with an embossed portrait of Fridtjof Nansen and a traditional pattern. Inside is a plastic insert that prevents the blade from cutting the sheath.

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