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ROSELLI of FINLAND
 A new dimension in sharpness!
Superb Scandinavian steel, handcrafted traditional bladeware 
by bladesmith Heimo Roselli of Finland.



Forged carbon 

Ultra High Carbon

Axes/Hatchets

Ulu (traditional)

Astrid Kitchen knives

UHC Fish Knives
With the passing of each year there’s a greater understanding of Arctic-style knives and desire by Australian users to invest in Nordic-made ‘knivblads’. Hunters, survivalists and other serious knife & axe users are always on the lookout for practical and reliable edgeware to pack on forays into our bushland and wilderness areas. A growing number adventurous outdoors folk are now packing H ROSELLI of FINLAND working knives and axes for those forays. 

After scouring Norden for truly representative working knives, the AKC imported its first experimental range of H ROSELLI KNIVES in 1995. From that moment onwards, these uniquely different and specialized items of bladeware have steadily gained acceptance on the Australian market. ‘Down Under’ we’ve learned to warm to an intriguing knife-sheath concept that’s been in vogue at the ‘Top End of the Planet’ for more than 1,000 years. Laplanders - indigenous folk who live inside the Artic Circle (far north of Norway, Sweden, Finland & Russia) - swear by bladeware forged at the factory of Heimo Roselli just south of their border. Laplanders comprise of Mountain Lapps, Sea Lapps or River Lapps and such is their dependence upon edged tools, that only the best will do – which is why H ROSELLI knives & axes are so popular on top of the world. 
Heimo Roselli - Finland 2008
copyright 2008
That ‘only the best will do’ is what we look for in OZ too. It’s what you cannot see that counts with H ROSELLI.  Bladesmith Heimo Roselli refuses to build anything non-functional or unnecessary into his knives – the unessential is detrimental!

With the passing of each year there’s a greater understanding of Arctic-style knives and desire by Australian users to invest in Nordic-made ‘knivblads’. Hunters, survivalists and other serious knife & axe users are always on the lookout for practical and reliable edgeware to pack on forays into our bushland and wilderness areas. A growing number of adventurous outdoors folk are now packing H ROSELLI of FINLAND working knives and axes for those forays.

"The knife must carve  and cut well. For the blade, only the finest quality carbon steel is acceptable; steel which the smith will forge into a keen tool. For the handle, attractive curly birch. This noble tool grows in beauty the more you use it and before you know it, you'll have fallen in love with it."    - Heimo Roselli
Australasian Knife Collectors (AKC) Mailorder Knives
A division of Matrose Agencies Pty Ltd : ABN 31889808304
Sole Australian Roselli Distributor - appointed 1985

PO BOX 149 CHIDLOW WA 6556  AUSTRALIA 
TEL: (08) 9572 7255    FAX : (08) 9572 7266 
International: Tel + 61 8 9572 7255  Fax:  + 61 8 9572 7266
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Roselli Product & Price List
AKC Mailorder 2008
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ROSELLI STEEL 
  • UHC – Ultra High Carbon bladesteel originates, in essence, from the legendary Wootz Damascus bladesteel of yesteryear. Utilizing technology advanced by Heimo Roselli, the outstanding cutting properties of Roselli UHC-STEEL result from its extreme hardness and numerous ‘biting’ carbides.
  • Roselli UHC-STEEL takes a great edge, arguably retains its sharpness for twice as long as conventional carbon steel and is readily re-honed to razor-sharpness. UHC is indeed a unique bladesteel, achieved after several years of research and experimentation by Heimo Roselli. It’s what isn’t apparent (what you cannot see) in UHC bladesteel that really matters. The blade doesn’t reveal its true nature until you begin to use it. 
  • Sharpening: Roselli razor-sharp edges can be easily maintained using Ezi-Lap flat diamond steel plates or Spyderco ceramic sharpening stones. Personally, I follow the philosophy that ‘the best way to sharpen a knife is to never let it get dull’; the best way being to keep the edge ‘touched up’ using a polished sharpening steel. Mind you, in the case of Roselli edges of UHC-STEEL, for the most part, you’re only going through the ‘steeling’ motions, because they’re so darned hard to make dull!


 
 
 

ROSELLI of FINLAND

Traditional Forged Carbon Steel Knives
Take advantage of our 2011 prices!

Roselli Maser Birch Handles: palm filling and skilfully contoured to Finnish knifemaking tradition.
All Roselli blades come in a knife and sheath combination.
 
Forged W75 carbonized bladesteel with specialized hardening and tempering to give a razor-edge that is easy to re-sharpen.
In order to provide bladesteel with the required edge holding properties, proper forge-hardening and tempering technniques are essential. Heimo Roselli combines proven techniques from  traditional bladesmith art with modern forging technoloy to produce superior quality blades. 

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Handles: 
Distinctively grained Curly Birchwood handle with a shaped-bulbous universal and comfortable grip to fit every handsize. The hand-crafted handle surface is stained using linseed oil to preserve the warm touch of wood and to ensure a safe-tactile grip during use.
Sheaths: 
Each Roselli knife comes safely housed in a 100% compatible, strong and durable top quality leather sheath.

Storage: 
ROSELLI recommends that their knives should always be stored in their sheaths. Top quality expertly cured ROSELLI leather sheaths are well stained with linseed oil, thereby obviating blade corrosion.
Of course, knives must be cleaned and dired after use and a light coat of parrafin oil applied periodically to the blade.
Keep your knife and sheath combo as one.
R150 - Leuku 
A traditional  thick handforged Lappish Leuku. Laplanders use this kind of knife for many purposes e.g. splitting wood for campfires.

  • Heavy-duty Lapland style
  • 19.5 cm blade, o/all 32cm 

    •   $199.00 + $12.00  post
R100 - Hunter
Hunting knife - the masterpiece of the Roselli smithy - combining traditional carbon steel forging with functionality and beauty. Shaped for larger game hunters and favoured by outdoor enthusiasts.
  • Hunter (traditional hunting)
  • 10.5cm blade,  o/all 23cm
  • leather sheath

    •   $136.00 + $8.50 post
R120 - Hunter
The "little brother" of the larger hunter - its tough bulky shape provides excellent blade control. 
  • Midsize general purpose
  • 7.5cm blade, o/all 18cm
  • leather sheath

    •  $127.00+ $8.50 post
R110 - Puuko
A traditional thin-bladed Puuko for many purposes.
  • All rounder: hunt, fish, carve
  •  8.5cm blade, o/all 19.5cm
  • leather sheath

    • $118.00 + $8.50 post

R130 - Bearclaw
A handy pocket sized knife for cutting small items and craftwork. 
Imagaine using your forefinger as a tool carrying our precise and demanding cutting work - in this sense the bearclaw fulfills your highest expectations for a small precise working knife.
  • Bearclaw
  • 6.0cm blade, o/all 16.5cm
  • leather sheath

    • $96.00 + $8.50 post

Roselli UHC-STEEL SERIES (Ultra High Carbon)
knife-sheath combinations

Roselli Maser Birch Handles: palm filling and skilfully contoured to Finnish knifemaking tradition.
 
Following years of research and experiments, H Roselli developed his own way of processing ultra carbon containing bladesteel (1.5-2.0%). The outstanding edge holding properties of UHC-steel results from the high amount of hard carbides produced in the forging process. 


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Whatever the job, UHC-steel holds its edge longer. In fact the edge retains its sharpness twice as long as conventional carbon steel. The handles of UHC-knives are made of birch, kiln-dried and stained, to ensure a good grip. A strongly constructed leather sheath is a feature to each Roselli knife.

ROSELLI  FISHING
Slim and flexible: razor sharp: simply the best!

R255:  UHC BIG FISH 
R256: UHC Minnow

The R255 with its 215mm blade is ideal for processing those big Spanish Mackeral you hope to snare on lures off the Aussie coast. 
And then there is the razor-sharp, flexible short filleter- just perfect for preparing the plate-sized catch of the day. 
Just as comfortable at home in the kitchen and around your barbeque.  UHC steel means the blade is ultra sharp and retains that edge for longer too!

Top: R255 - UHC Big Fish 
Lower: R256 -  UHC The Minnow
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Both knives supplied in Roselli's quality leather sheaths.
R255 UHC Big Fish
  • UHC steel blade
  • Solid leather sheath
  • Blade length 215mm
  • Overall length 330mm
$227.00 + $12.00 post
 R256 UHC The Minnow
  • UHC steel blade
  • Solid leather sheath
  • Blade length 120mm
  • Overall length 235mm
$187.00 + $8.50 post
Slim and flexible: razor sharp: simply the best!
 R200L -UHC BIG BEAR
Roselli's longer length hunting knife in UHC

  • UHC Hunter (traditional hunting)
  • 15cm blade,  o/all 27cm
  • leather sheath

    • $236.00 + $8.50 post
    R200 -UHC HUNTER
Roselli's original in UHC-version

  • UHC Hunter (traditional hunting)
  • 10.5cm blade,  o/all 23cm
  • leather sheath

    • $187.00 + $8.50 post
R220 -UHC 'LITTLE BROTHER' HUNTER
The UHC "little brother" of the larger hunter - its tough bulky shape providing excellent blade control. 

  • UHC Hunting knife - midsize
  • 7.5cm blade, o/all 18cm
  • leather sheath

    • $175.00 + $8.50 post
R210-UHC PUUKO
UHC Puuko - comfortable to hold. A durable, traditional and well-known knife shape that will stand up under everyday usage.

  • UHC Puuko
  • 8.5cm blade, o/all 19.5cm
  • leather sheath

    • $163.00 + $8.50 post
R231-UHC BEARCLAW
A handy pocket sized knife for cutting small items and craftwork. 
Imagaine using your forefinger as a tool carrying our precise and demanding cutting work - in this sense the bearclaw fulfills your highest expectations for a small precise working knife.

  • UHC Bearclaw
  • 6.0cm blade, o/all 16.5cm
  • leather sheath

    • $124.00 + $8.50 post
Storage: 
ROSELLI recommends that their knives should always be stored in their sheaths. 
Of course, knives must be cleaned and dried after use and a light coat of parrafin oil applied periodically to the blade. 
Keep your knife and sheath combo as one.


 
 
 

Wilderness Axes - available in two sizes

 
Light but nevertheless efficient in all kinds of woodworking such as chopping, hollowing or carving logs.  the back of this unique axehead, developed by Roselli, may also be used as a hammer for nailing, The linseed oil treated handle allows a good grip even in wet conditions. The leather cover functions as a blade safeguard and a belt attachment.
 
R850 - all-round hatchet
  • Handle 46cm length
  • Weight 850gm 
  • leather sheath

    • $149.00 + $14.00 post 
 R860 - all-round hatchet 
  • Handle 36cm length
  • Weight 850gm 
  • leather sheath

    • $147.00 + $14.00  post


 
 
 

 The hardworking ULU
 
R740 ULU: 
A traditional designed 'Eskimo' style knife now popular for modern kitchen use around the world. Also used as a skinning knife for outdoor work.
  • 20cm blade
  • heavy duty and super sharp
  • birch wooden cradle/sheath
  • maser birch handle

    • $169.00 + $14.00 post


 
 

And now for something VERY special....

ASTRID KITCHEN KNIVES
Designed & manufactured by Roselli of Finland.


“Your first expense is your last expense”. My mother used to say this to me. I never forgot those words. In other words, buy ‘right’ first up and you won’t need to buy the same item again later. Such is the product quality that it will last for as long as you need it to... and in the case of Roselli-made blades from UHC-STEEL that means many generations of use. 
  • Manufactured from Roselli UHC-STEEL. Chromium and Nickel free - Non-toxic. 
  • Internationally acknowledged top-quality product of Finland. 
  • Universal-grip handles fashioned from best texture Curly Birchwood and each kitchen knife is individually housed in a hardwood custom-made cradle. 
  • Blades ground from 1.5-mm thick UHC-STEEL, tapering to 0.5-mm at the tip – very slim, very strong & very sharp... yet not overly flexible. 
     
    A rare combination of features – extra-slim, extremely practical kitchen knives are not so common any more.


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    Each kitchen knife is individually housed in a 
    hardwood custom-made cradle. 
    R755-UHC Cook Knife & cradle:
    Blade 210-mm. O/all 333-mm. 
    $269.00 + $12.00 post
     

    R756-UHC Kitchen Knife & cradle:
    Blade 210-mm. O/all 333-mm. 
    $229.00 + $12.00 post.
     

    R757-UHC Fillet Knife & cradle. 
    Blade 170-mm. O/all 290-mm. 
    $229.00 + $12.00 post.
     

    R758-UHC Root Crop Knife & cradle.
    Blade 100-mm. O/all 215-mm 
    $187.00 + $12.00 post
ROSELLI UHC-STEEL Pro-am kitchen & camp knives are designed for the discerning user... 
so don’t lend them if you don’t want to lose them! 

 
 
 
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