Norwegian Knife 1995 Brusletto Bjørn Dæhlie Signed | Olympic Legend | Curly Birch Handle | Leather Sheath | Winter Sports Collectible

An exceptional commemorative Norwegian knife from 1995 by the prestigious Brusletto company, made even more remarkable by bearing the signature of Bjørn Dæhlie, Norway's legendary cross-country skier and one of the greatest Winter Olympic athletes of all time.

Bjørn Dæhlie dominated cross-country skiing throughout the 1990s, winning an unprecedented 8 Olympic gold medals and 12 total Olympic medals across three Winter Games (Albertville 1992, Lillehammer 1994, and Nagano 1998). Known as "Rocketman" for his exceptional speed and endurance, Dæhlie held the record for most Winter Olympic medals by a male athlete for years and is widely regarded as the greatest cross-country skier in history. This knife dates to 1995, during the peak of Dæhlie's career, between his triumphs at the Lillehammer home Olympics and his final victories in Nagano.

The forged blade bears both Brusletto's distinctive diamond-shaped logo with their iconic reindeer symbol and Dæhlie's signature, making this a documented piece of Norwegian sports memorabilia. The handle is crafted from beautiful curly birch wood displaying warm honey-golden tones with natural grain patterns. A metal ferrule provides secure transition from blade to handle.

The accompanying hand-tooled leather sheath features traditional Norwegian design with a bird motif embossed into rich brown leather, along with decorative linear patterns. The sheath includes a belt loop and displays the honest character of a well-preserved vintage piece.

This knife represents a unique intersection of Norwegian craftsmanship traditions and sporting heritage, celebrating both Brusletto's knife making legacy and Dæhlie's unprecedented athletic achievements during Norway's golden era of winter sports dominance.

📍 Subject: Commemorative Brusletto knife and Olympic legend Bjørn Dæhlie
📸 Medium: Forged steel blade with curly birch handle and tooled leather sheath
🖼 Type: 1995 Norwegian sports memorabilia and collectible
📏 Dimensions:
Complete with Sheath: 26 cm (10.23 in)
Knife Length: 24 cm (9.44 in)
Blade Length: 12 cm (4.72 in)
Handle Length: 12 cm (4.72 in)
Sheath Length: 21.5 cm (8.46 in)
⏳ Date: 1995
✨ Condition: Good vintage condition. Brusletto reindeer logo and Bjørn Dæhlie signature visible on blade. Curly birch handle displays warm golden tones with small chip at end near pommel (see photos). Metal ferrule intact. Hand-tooled leather sheath with bird motif shows honest vintage character. Structurally sound. See photos for complete condition assessment.

🎁 This 1995 Bjørn Dæhlie knife appeals to Olympic memorabilia collectors, winter sports enthusiasts, and those seeking authentic Norwegian sporting heritage. The signature of history's most decorated male Winter Olympian combined with quality Brusletto craftsmanship creates a unique collectible celebrating Norway's dominance in cross-country skiing during the 1990s.

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