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4 +1 | Scandinavian fruit knife |
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4 | Solveig's knife |
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2 | solveig knife |
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solveig knife solveig knife Explanation: Solveig appears to be a term stemming from Norse mythology: "Solveig translates literally as "Sun Strength", derived from Old Norse mythology." Reference: http://www.fableblades.com/Solveig.html https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/7345/solveig-fable-langseax |
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solveig knife Solveig's knife Explanation: It is from an old Icelandic legend of unrequited love, suicides and haunting. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day 7 hrs (2018-10-04 14:36:21 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The story appears to be based more or less on facts, so I presume the name for the blades for the Battlefield Series and at fableblades.com are merely because someone thought that the name had a good Nordic ring to it. https://blogs.transparent.com/icelandic/2012/10/23/the-heartbroken-girl-who-became-a-legend/ |
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solveig knife Scandinavian fruit knife Explanation: My partner recognized it and describes it as "Scandinavian fruit knife". Picture and description (in German): http://fahrtenmesser-handgemacht.de/Fahrtenmesser_handgemach... Everything else on the list is real, too: https://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/battlefield-v-reveals-e... Melee weapons include the jack knife, club, cricket bat, hatchet, kukri, pickax, scout knife, shovel, and Solveig knife. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 day 15 hrs (2018-10-04 22:04:44 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Perhaps I explained this badly: My partner, who is a (real) knife collector, recognized the name "Solveig knife" when said it WITHOUT ANY CONTEXT. Since jack knife, kukri, and scout knife are also real knives, I think that it is in line with these. Could not find more online references (not surprisingly since the knife trade is often word-of-mouth), but my theory is that it is the "Norwegian version" of a Puuku or Mora knife. These are small "everyday knives". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mora_knife -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 days 6 hrs (2018-10-05 13:46:44 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- The protagonist of a story within the game is named Solveig, but I doubt that it is only used by her. You've probably noticed that the historical aspects of the weapons and storylines are a major part of the game. https://www.vgr.com/battlefield-v-nordlys-war-story-revealed... As the trailer revealed, Battlefield V Nordlys War Story is the story of a young Norwegian Resistance fighter during the German occupation. https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlefieldV/comments/9iel54/nordly... Nordlys war story protagonist is named "Solveig," Appears to hold Norwegian Krag–Jørgensen Detailed item lists. Unfortunately, no description of the Solveig knife. https://www.vg247.com/2018/10/02/battlefield-5-all-vehicles-... https://gamefragger.com/multiplatform/first_person_shooter/b... https://rankedboost.com/battlefield-5/best-classes/ https://www.pcgamesn.com/battlefield-v/battlefield-v-weapons Battlefield V is going to be jam-packed with all sorts of period-authentic weapons, vehicles, and military equipment. https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlefieldV/comments/9dlqp7/i_actu... I actually have one of the knives from the game [BRITISH ARMY JACK KNIFE] Anyway, the Solveig knife should be a Scandinavian-style paring knife for small tasks, not a combat knife or fantasy blade. May also help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sami_knife The Sami people typically use two knives; the smaller one can be called a buiku, puukko or unna niibaš ( "small knife" ), while the larger "Sami knife" is called stuorra niibi ( "big knife" ). Take a look at this knife. The Kukri and British Army knife are also on the list of knives from WWI/II. http://trueantiques.co.uk/folder20th-21stcenturyincww1ww2/kn... Norwigian Toten Knife Early 20th century traditional Norwegian Totan Knife. The sheath is made from cow horn in a metal frame and the handle is either laminated cow horn or laminated birch bark. 8.5cm blade 19cm long. 23cm with scabbard |
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