Vintage 1960ās HACKMAN-FINLAND Mirror Polished Clip Point Balisong Butterfly Knife
Made in Finland
This model is the very first one made and said to be made in 1965
Designed by Tapio Wirkkala designed on the basis of butterfly knife.
Made by Hackman and Co., Finland.
Imported into the U.S. by Garcia as "Hackman Camp Knife"
The knife was marketed by Hackman as "retkiveitsi", loosely translated as "camping knife".
The old name for this knife was "Linkkupuukko"
This knife design had been made in Sorsakoski, Finland for years.
Pins are made from x5CrNi189 ssteel and closing maillot from 18/8 ssteel.
Red Acrylic Handle Inserts with Slotted Screws
Blade is Etched: HACKMAN-FINLAND STAINLESS
Specifications:
Blade Length: 3 3/4"Overall Length: 8 1/4"Closed Length: 4 7/8"
