Peltonen M95 Ranger Puukko
Peltonen M95 Ranger Puukko

Vendor:Peltonen Knives

Peltonen M95 Ranger Puukko

Sale price$109.99Regular price $129.99
Description

The Peltonen M95 Ranger Puukko is a NATO coded Finnish military fixed blade knife with a 5.9" black saber ground 80CrV2 carbon steel blade, a black TPE handle, and a reinforced hidden tang. It ships boxed with a black composite EasyLock belt sheath, and it is the original full-size ranger knife that Peltonen Knives introduced to the Finnish army in 1995.

Short & Sweet

  • Manufacturer: Peltonen Knives (M95 Ranger Puukko, Model FJP144)
  • Overall length: 10.75"
  • Blade: 5.90" black saber ground 80CrV2 carbon steel, approx. 58 to 59 HRC
  • Handle: Black TPE with lanyard hole
  • Construction: Reinforced hidden tang
  • Sheath: Black composite belt sheath with EasyLock system, MOLLE/PALS compatible loop
  • Weight: Approx. 7 oz
  • NATO coded
  • Country of origin: Finland
  • Condition: New, boxed

The Sissipuukko & the Finnish Defence Forces

In Finnish, "sissi" means both an army ranger or long-range patrolman and a guerrilla fighter, and the sissipuukko is the knife built for them. Juha-Pekka Peltonen, a Finnish army officer who had served as a military observer in southern Lebanon, designed the M95 to bring the toughness of a modern combat knife to the traditional Finnish puukko. It entered service in 1995 as standard equipment for the Finnish army, and its NATO stock number means it is catalogued for procurement by allied militaries. Nearly three decades later, it remains the flagship of the Peltonen line, with the shorter M07 developed from it.

Blade, Handle & Sheath

The blade is 80CrV2 carbon steel hardened to around 58 to 59 HRC and roughly 0.17" thick, far heavier than a typical Nordic puukko, with a saber grind that balances a strong spine with a clean cutting edge. Its black finish cuts glare and helps shield the carbon steel from moisture, though the exposed edge should still be dried and lightly oiled after use. The reinforced hidden tang sits just beneath the TPE handle, which has a rubber-like grip that stays secure in rain, snow, or with gloved hands. The EasyLock sheath uses a rubber roller to hold the knife firmly enough for upside-down carry, then releases it with one hand. It works for left or right-handed users and mounts on a belt or MOLLE and PALS webbing.

Built for Hard Country

The M95's longer blade makes it the better choice over the M07 for bigger jobs: field dressing and quartering deer or elk, batoning wrist-thick kindling, and building a shelter. Hunters, backpackers, and bushcrafters who want one knife to cover both camp chores and game processing find the 5.9" length a good middle ground between a puukko and a full-size survival knife. One owner described it as the Finnish military's answer to a Randall or Ka-Bar. At about $100 for a NATO coded, European-made carbon steel knife at roughly 7 ounces, it costs less than many civilian outdoor knives with no military pedigree at all.

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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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