Erapuu knives quality?

[lonestar1979]

I found these for good prices,how is the quality?Are these made from Lauri blades too?How do they compare to Wood Jewel knives?Which Puukkos are the best value on market without breaking bank?I have few Moras and couple Helles,but am looking for something more traditional with higher grinds for cutting and slicing,or should I just save some money and get a custom,or make handle for my Yrjo Puronvarsi blade that I got long time ago?

 

[Frederick89]

As almoast all the mass produced puukkos they are made with Lauri blades. Quality is comparable to Wood Jewel. Handles in these models can be a bit thin if you have large hands

In my experience the best price/quality ratio among mass produced puukkos are Kauhavan Puukkopaja, if you go with Lauri blades. But for me the best option without going straight custom are the YP-Taonta, by Antti Makinen, Puronvarsi grandson and his heir in the family business.

 

[dammyippon]

I really like Ahti and the Vaara is their best model IMO. They use Lauri blades too.

 

[lonestar1979]

I considered Ahti too,and like wood jewel,I think theyre approximately the same! Will make some handles for myself,as I own couple Lauri blades,and one Puronvarsi.Good value for price with lauri blades,I have ones with carbon steel,but am not sure of quality of PT blades ,lauri stainless and their Polar blades,my opinion is theyre about same!