FB28 Puukko
The FB28 Puukko was introduced in 2012. The Arizona Ironwood handled version was replaced with a G-10 version in 2013.
Appearance in catalogs
The FB28 Puukko appeared in the following Spyderco catalogs:
- 2012 Spyderco product catalog (FB28WD)
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide (FB28GBN)
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Pekka Puukko
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
FB28 Puukko
Finnish knifemaker Pekka Tuominen once said “Every puukko is a knife, but every knife is not a puukko.” A historically traditional Finnish fixed blade, the Puukko was developed for life in forested, outdoor environments where woodworking, hunting and fishing are daily chores. Puukko blades have a single curving cutting edge and a flat level spine with a rounded wood handle. The level blade spine and lack of choil, allow positioning the thumb directly on the spine to concentrate force and leverage forward and downward where it’s needed most when cutting. Used for cutting as opposed to piercing or stabbing, Puukkos have no cross-guard or expanded pommel to block the hand from the blade.
This feature gives the knife its sleek and balanced appearance. Puukko sheaths are considered an equal component to the knife, designed to protect the blade and its’ owner. The Spyderco/Tuominen Puukko carries tip-down in a fitted, black leather belt sheath which pivots with the position of the body, whether standing or sitting. Made of Arizonian Ironwood, the handle is rounded ergonomically with a large radius at the top near the spine that tapers into a teardrop shape, becoming narrower at the bottom so the blade can be orientated in the hand, by feel.
Where the handle and blade meet is a subtle ricasso which segues into a PlainEdge CPM-S30V Scandinavian ground blade. In true Spyderco form, a small round blade hole proclaims the fixed blade to be a Spyderco knife. The Spyderco/Tuominen Puukko successfully blends together equal parts artistic expression, traditional tool with modern blade steel and high tech cutting features. The FB28 Puukko in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The FB28 is made in Taiwan and features:
- a concealed-tang handle
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Sheath | Clip | Collectors club |
| FB28WD | Arizona Ironwood | PE | CPM-S30V | 2012 | 349.95$ (2012) | Wood handled version was made for only one year. | Scandi | Black Leather | Free-floating belt attachment | Main | |
| FB28GBN | sandblasted brown G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2013-Nov 2015 | 399.95$ (2014) | Scandi | Brown Leather | Free-floating belt attachment |
Most collectible variation
FB28 Puukko
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the FB28 Puukko:
| Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| FB28WD | 200mm | 84mm | 84mm | 5mm | 5mm | 108g |
| FB28GBN | 200mm | 85mm | 83mm | 5.5mm | 5.1mm | 116g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the FB28 Puukko:
| Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| FB28WD | 7.87" | 3.31" | 3.31" | 0.187" | 0.187" | 3.8oz |
| FB28GBN | 7.87" | 3.33" | 3.25" | 0.200" | 0.22" | 4.1oz |
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