The Marttiini Kiehinen is an outstanding multipurpose knife featuring a blade crafted from premium carbon steel. It is perfectly suited for hikers, hunters, and DIY enthusiasts alike as a versatile utility knife. The beautiful birch handle fits comfortably in the hand. The traditional 9 cm carbon steel blade is ideal for carving use and can easily be sharpened back to its original sharpness when needed. Remember to properly care for your carbon steel knife: dry the blade thoroughly after use and regularly oil it with a non-salt oil.
The knife gets its name from the traditional fire starter, the kiehinen. The kiehinen is an excellent tool for igniting fires and is made by whittling or carving thin shavings from wood. The shavings stick to the wood at their base, increasing the surface area of the wooden piece. This allows more oxygen to surround the combustible material. For decades, or even centuries, kiehinens have been used to light campfires, stoves, and other fires. The kiehinen is placed as a fire starter with the shavings facing down, allowing the thin shavings to heat, dry, and reach the ignition point more quickly. When the shavings are close enough, they heat up and feed each other. The Kiehinen knife is designed specifically for making this traditional fire starter but is also versatile enough for other tasks.
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