Pekka Tuominen Birch Bark Handle

Here is a very good photo essay by Pekka Tuominen first presented on his Facebook page, I enjoy this style of handle which is native to Finland and northern Scandinavia.
The birch bark makes for a very comfortable grip and attractive handle suitable in all weather conditions. Here is how it’s done by a master. Thank you Pekka!
Pekka’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/puukkopekkacom/165617670155873

Birch bark

after cutting horizontally and vertically

cleaning the birch bark

blade, bolsters and handle material ready

start stacking the bark alternating horizontal and vertical pieces

tighten the stack

rivet the back bolster

first rough grind

heating in oven about 75 C, 165 F for about 30 minutes.

tighten after heating

tang

file the tang

last hammering

rivet is ready

last grind

final honing with water sandpaper

the finished puukko!