The Roselli Grandmother knife, Damascus is one of our smallest outdoor knives, with a design rooted in Finnish tradition. Known in Finnish as Mummunhammas, meaning “grandmother’s tooth”, its unusual name comes from a time when small knives like this were used by elderly people to cut food into smaller pieces when their teeth were no longer strong enough.
Today, its compact 55 mm blade makes the Grandmother knife an exceptionally precise and controllable tool for detailed cutting, carving and everyday tasks in the forest and around camp. Its small size makes it easy to carry, while the substantial 4.5–5.5 mm blade gives it a solid and dependable feel in the hand.
The blade is made from Roselli’s own handcrafted Damascus steel, created from over 1,000 layers of steel. Each Damascus blade is made by our blacksmith Juho in Harmoinen, Finland. Creating such a fine layered structure is a meticulous and exceptionally time-intensive process that requires considerable skill, experience and craftsmanship before the blade can be shaped and finished by hand.
As the steel is worked, the intricate Damascus pattern develops throughout the blade. No two patterns are exactly alike, giving every finished knife its own individual character. With a hardness of around 60 HRC, the blade combines precise cutting performance with the distinctive appearance and exceptional craftsmanship of traditional Damascus steel.
The handle is crafted from stained Finnish curly birch and treated with linseed oil for a comfortable and secure grip. A 925 sterling silver ferrule adds a refined detail, complementing the natural grain of the wood and the unique pattern of the Damascus blade.
Each Grandmother knife, Damascus is crafted, sharpened and finished by hand in Harmoinen, Finland. It comes with a handcrafted sheath made from dark, vegetable-tanned Finnish leather, a diamond sharpener and a premium gift box.
