Hanhiniitty Ay

Welcome to the online store of our family business operating on the island of Lake Saimaa. You can find more information about the company and our services on our own websites www.hanhiniitty.fi or www.saimaacanoeing.fi

Shipping pirce for Blacksmith´s products only to Finland. If you want to order products for any other country, please contact by email: martti@hanhiniitty.fi

Blacksmith´s products

Chef knife with birchpark handle. Sharp tip

Popular chef knife model in the workshop with birch park handle and sharp tip. The blade is made of hardened carbon steel and thanks to the correct hardening, it is very cutting and retains its...

€170.00

Chef knife with birchpark handle. Blunt tip

The chef's knife is the most popular knife model in the workshop. The blade is made of hardened carbon steel and thanks to the correct hardening, it is very cutting and retains its sharpness. The...

€170.00

Chef knife with curly birch handle. Blunt tip

The chef's knife is the most popular knife model in the workshop. The blade is made of hardened carbon steel and thanks to the correct hardening, it is very cutting and retains its sharpness. The...

€150.00

Chef knife with curly birch handle. Sharp tip

The chef's knife is the most popular knife model in the workshop. The blade is made of hardened carbon steel and thanks to the correct hardening, it is very cutting and retains its sharpness. The...

€150.00

Chef's knife with a handmade leather sheath

A popular chef's knife with a handmade leather sheath, making it convenient to carry the knife with you wherever you cook.

€230.00

The Hosts knife

The handmade host and hostess knife is the universal knife for the kitchen. Knives made from a single piece of metal have been made since the Bronze Age

€55.00

The Hostess knife

The house knife is a general kitchen knife. Manufactured from a single piece of metal, the knife was first made in the Bronze Age.

€50.00

Carving Axe

The carving axe made by blacksmith Martti Malinen is suitable for both professional woodcarvers and amateurs.

€350.00

WILDLIFE HATCHET

The Hanhiniity workshop's WILDLIFE HATCHET is handmade and thus represents an increasingly rare blacksmithing tradition. In addition to hikers, this axe is also a great tool for log builders.

€330.00

Adze

Adze is a carpenter's special tool. Adze available with straight or concave blade. Weight approx. 1 kg. Overall length approx. 45 cm. Available to order.

€330.00

Festive model Koivumäki Knife

The Koivumäki knife's festive model has a two-colour sheath, birchbark handle and blade made of 100Cr6 steel.

€250.00

Koivumäki knife

The Koivumäki knife is by far the most popular knife in the workshop. The handle is made from birchbark and the blade is from 100Cr6 steel.

€220.00

Leuku

The leuku is a traditional working knife for wilderness conditions. The blade is a three-layer laminate with carbon steel in the middle and mild steel on both sides. The sheath is 2,5 mm leather....

€340.00

Blacksmith´s courses

Saimaa Canoeing Kurssitarjonta

A Day as a Blacksmith's Apprentice

Blacksmith Martti Malinen takes private students to the forge all year round. If you already have previous forging experience, you can come for one or more days to hone your previous skills or...

€250.00

Blacksmithing day - The house knife course

Blacksmith workshop The house knives are the most popular kitchen knives sold in the shop. They are sharp, durable, all-purpose kitchen knives made from a single piece of metal. The knives use a...

€180.00

Chefknife making course

A challenge of steel: Make your own chef´s knife! My chef´s knife course is intended for beginners, those interested in demanding craftsmanship who are not afraid to challenge their skills and...

€290.00

Damascus steel course

When you want your knife to have a unique and durable blade, join my two-day long damask steel blade course. Blade laminating is an age-old way of making eye-catching blades.

€1400.00

Finnish knife making course

You don’t have to be born a blacksmith to be able to make your own knife. Come and learn knife making with an experienced blacksmith. Enjoy four days of the magic of creation and craft your very...

€495.00

Gift voucher for a one-day forging course

Surprise your do-it-yourself friend with an intangible gift and give the gift of a day as a blacksmith in the Saimaa archipelago.

€180.00

Gift voucher for a private forging course

Surprise your do-it-yourself friend with an intangible gift and give the gift of a private day or days as a blacksmith in the Saimaa archipelago.

€250.00

Hanhiniityn Pajan Taontakurssit

Experience traditional Finnish handicraft skills at Hanhiniity's Workshop in Puumala, in the middle of the most beautiful Lake Saimaa.

Blacksmith´s demostrations

GRAB THE SMITHY’S HAMMER

In Functional village Blacksmith’s forging demonstration, the audience can also grab the hammer and forge themselves a small memory of their visit.

€250.00

Work demonstration of the village blacksmith

In this work demonstration the guests have an opportunity to see the blacksmith demonstrating some live forging, the traditional work of village blacksmith, and hear more of Finnish way of life...

€200.00

Guided paddling tours

Opastettuja melontaretkiä Puumalan vesillä lähellä ja kaukaa.

Day Trip to Rokansaari Island

A Day trip to amazing Rokansaari island. Spend a day paddling and enjoying the nature of Lake Saimaa. A guided all day kayaking trip takes you to Puumala archipelago, by the clear waters and sandy...

From€125.00

Good morning paddling tour in Sahanlahti Resort

Wednesday mornings (21.6 - 9.8.2023) Take a good star to the day! Welcome to paddle with us and feel the sensations of morning. Easy paddling trip. No previous canoeing experience is required.

From€50.00

Ice Kayaking on Lake Saimaa

Our spring paddling season starts as soon as the ice cover on Lake Saimaa begins to recede. On this canoeing trip, we’ll get up close and personal with the ice and nature as spring awakens.

€98.00

Kayaking and bicycling trip

On this guided tour we offer you two days of muscle powered activities on land and the lake; kayaking and bicycling in the best parts of lake Saimaa, in the heart of Puumala waters! Witness the...

€360.00

Kayaking trip to Heinänen Island

A full day guided paddling adventure in lake Saimaa. You can paddle in a kayak single or with a friend, in a double kayak.

From€150.00

Museum farm canoe trip

A private canoe trip to the sheltered Saimaa archipelago, where we visit the Liehtalanniemi Museum Farm and learn about the old archipelago way of life. At the farm we will enjoy coffee and snacks.

€255.00

Saimaa Ringed Seal Kayaking Tour

Have you already canoed in May in the waters where the Saimaa seals play? Come and join us look out for these seals in the water areas where they live, still fully respecting their peaceful...

€135.00

Summer night paddling on Lake Saimaa

Come and take to the waters around the Lake Saimaa archipelago with us in the mystical atmosphere of a summer night. We use open canoes, depending on the conditions and the physical fitness of the...

From€85.00

Self guided Paddling Tours

Saimaa Canoeing self guided paddlig tours

Saimaa Ringed Seal Route

Self guided paddling trip 2 nights, 3 days in the Lake Saimaa archipelago. Stay overnight in natural luxury, with your own group in a glamping tent with a fireplace and in a small cabin with a...

€195.00

Kolmen kämpän Melontareitti Saimaan Katosselällä

Self-guided kayaking trip 4 days, 3 nights on the Saimaa Katosselkä, in the area where is possible to see very rare Ringed seals. On this trip you will stay in the comfort of your own canoeing hut...

€340.00

Canal Paddling Tour

Canal Paddling Tour on lake Saimaa. 5 days and 4 nights. Self-guided paddling tour On Lake Saimaa.

€260.00

Katosselkä paddling route

The route for real paddlers, where you can spend the night comfortably in paddling cabins.

€215.00

Rokansaari Paddling Route

Rokansaari is one of the finest Saimaa Geopark spots and a popular destination for hiking. You can make a day trip to Rokansaari by canoe or stay overnight. Rokansaari has a public beach and boat...

From€0.00

Autumn Saimaa Canoeing Adventure

Autumn canoeing adventure on the Lake Saimaa. Step into a canoe and paddle through the autumn colours of Lake Saimaa in autumnal moods. Spend the night on an island reserved just for you, where...

From€250.00

Glamping on the SealIsland

Go for an effortless outdoor night out in the lap of nature. This trip is at its best in May, when you can appreciate the warmth of the stove in a tent and easily spot Saimaa seals resting on...

From€185.00

Saimaa Geopark Canoeing tour

Canal Paddling Tour on lake Saimaa. 5 days and 4 nights. Self-guided paddling tour On Lake Saimaa.

€160.00

Rentals

Vuokrattavissa olevat kajakit ja kanootit sekä retkimelonnassa käytettäviä varusteita.

Arctic paddling Equipment

You can paddle with us all year round. When the paddling waters get cold, paddling is only safe with proper paddling equipment. From October, until the waters warm up in the early summer, we rent...

From€80.00

Canoe double

Open canoes, due to their load carrying capabilities are ideal for longer paddling tours in the Saimaa lake areas as well as for family outings.

From€50.00

Canoe triple

Triple open canoes are particularly well suited for family trips and long paddling tours on the lake saimaa area.

From€60.00

Doublekayak Star 630

Star 630 and Star 630 Nova are domestic fiberglass or fiberglass-diolen double kayaks. The model is fast and stable enough even for beginners. Very suitable for long trips and fitness kayaking....

From€70.00

Dry Suit

High-quality Ursuit drysuit suitable for kayaking and canoeing + paddling shoes

From€35.00

Guidance (1 h)

We will briefly provide you with the necessary information on the use and adjustment of the equipment, the packaging of the kayak or canoe and the canoeing technique if you don´t have previous...

€40.00

Kayak double, Star Duo

We rent out stable and roomy kayak doubles for a comfortable paddling experience on the Saimaa waters.

From€60.00

Kayak Triple

The high-quality, Finnish-made Star 670 Triple is a spacious and fast fiberglass kayak. This three-person model features a exctra cocpit that can accommodate a small child, a pet, or extra cargo...

From€80.00

Saimaa Canoeing serving canoe rental

A helpful canoeing equipment rental shop in Puumala, in the heart of Lake Saimaa. We offer a wide range of high-quality canoeing/kayking and camping equipment, canoeing routes, guided tours, and...

Single Kayak

Seakayaks suitable for long or short tour paddling on the lake Saimaa area.

From€50.00

Winterkayaking equipment

We rent a kayaking equipment package, which includes a kayak/canoe, a paddle, an opening cover, a phone bag and vests, as well as a dry suit, paddle shoes, paddle gloves and a sheep pulley for the...

From€120.00

Paddling courses

Melonnan alkeiden koulutus ja vähän vaativampaakin

Arctic Kayaking Course at Lake Saimaa

Kayaking is not only a summer sport. One can paddle in wintry conditions as long as the water is in liquid form! Winter conditions bring a wholly new dimension to kayaking. Come and try out...

€360.00

Friend´s paddling

Have you ever wanted to try kayaking? Book a private session for yourself or a group of friends to learn the basics of kayaking or canoeing, and see if it's something you can enjoy.

€250.00

Guidance (0,5 h)

A brief guidance to the safe & correct use and adjustment of the equipment. If you have no previous experience of canoeing or you need help for routeplanning, you should book this, when renting...

€20.00

Guidance (1 h)

We will briefly provide you with the necessary information on the use and adjustment of the equipment, the packaging of the kayak or canoe and the canoeing technique if you don´t have previous...

€40.00

Kajakkimelonnan alkeet

Kajakkimelonnan alkeet perjantaisin 30.6 – 28.7.2023 klo 10 – 12.Perehdytään lyhyesti kajakkimelonnan välineisiin, melontaturvallisuuteen ja melonnan perustekniikkaan.

€50.00

Kajakkipyörähdyskurssi

Haluatko oppia itsepelastautumisen jaloimman taidon? Tule mukaan kajakkipyörähdyskurssille! Kurssilla opetellaan ns. eskimopyörähdyksen saloja.

€110.00

Meloja 1 -peruskurssi

Hanki melonnan peruskurssilta turvallinen alku melontaharrastukseen! Melonnan peruskurssi on alkeiskurssi, jonka jälkeen meloja pystyy melomaan helpoissa olosuhteissa ja osallistumaan ohjattuihin...

€580.00

Gift cards

Saimaa Canoeing tuotteille lahjakortteja

Gift voucher for a one-day forging course

Surprise your do-it-yourself friend with an intangible gift and give the gift of a day as a blacksmith in the Saimaa archipelago.

€180.00

Gift voucher for a private forging course

Surprise your do-it-yourself friend with an intangible gift and give the gift of a private day or days as a blacksmith in the Saimaa archipelago.

€250.00

Gift voucher for Hanhiniity Smithy

With a gift voucher to Hanhiniity's Smithy you can buy memorable moments of Finnish traditional craftsmanship as a gift.

€0.00

Gift voucher for the chef knife course

Do you know that active guy who is excited about new challenges? Here's a great intangible gift for him or her that will not only be a joy to make, but also a useful kitchen gadget.

€290.00

Gift voucher for the Knife Course

Making a Finnish knife is a valuable traditional skill that many people dream about. Make someone's dream come true and surprise them with a functional gift.

€495.00

Lahjakortti melontaan (määritä arvo itse)

Anna lahjaksi melontaa. Lahjakortti käy kaikkiin Saimaa Canoeing melontapalveluihin opastetuista retkistä majoitukseen. Ja mikäli lahjansaaja ei innostu melonnasta, lahjakortin voi käyttää myös...

€0.00

Melonnan alkeet lahjakortti 50€

Lahjakortti Saimaa Canoeing Melonnan Alkeet -kurssille (2h). Haluatko antaa lahjaksi uuden kokemuksen tai tartuttaa melontakipinän?

€50.00

Melonnan peruskurssi lahjakortti 185€

Lahjakortti Saimaa Canoeing Melonnan peruskurssille (11h). Haluatko antaa lahjaksi uuden kokemuksen tai tartuttaa melontakipinän?

€185.00

Melontalahjakortti 100€

Saimaa Canoeing Melontapalveluihin ja tuotteisiin. Ilahduta ympäristöystävällisellä luontoelämyksellä! Miten olisi melontaopastus, välinevuokraus, Norppamelonta, Rokansaaren retki tai Jäämelonta?

€100.00

Melontalahjakortti 20€

Saimaa Canoeing Melontapalveluihin ja tuotteisiin. Ilahduta ympäristöystävällisellä luontoelämyksellä! Miten olisi melontaopastus, välinevuokraus, Norppamelonta, Rokansaaren retki tai Jäämelonta?

€20.00

Melontalahjakortti 50€

Saimaa Canoeing Melontapalveluihin ja tuotteisiin. Ilahduta ympäristöystävällisellä luontoelämyksellä! Miten olisi melontaopastus, välinevuokraus, Norppamelonta, Rokansaaren retki tai Jäämelonta?

€50.00

Norppamelontalahjakortti 135€

Saimaa Canoeing lahjakortti Norppamelonnalle. 1 henkilö Voimassaoloaika 24 kk ostohetkestä

€135.00

Norppamelontalahjakortti kahdelle 260€

Saimaa Canoeing Lahjakortti Norppamelontaan. 2 henkilöä. Voimassaoloaika 24 kk

€260.00

Accomodation

Saimaan Sydämessä Puumalassa melo ja majoitu retkihenkisesti luonnon ylellisyydestä nauttien.

Glamping-teltta Lake Saimaa

Charming accommodations in a spacious glamping tent near the Saimaan Canoeing canoeing base camp. Combine comfortable camping accommodations with a canoeing or biking trip. Includes a private...

€85.00

Melontatupa - Sopala

Kaipaatko autiotuvan tunnelmaa Saimaan rannalla? Sopalan kämpästä sitä löytyy. Tämä pikkukämppä tarjoaa suojaa jylhien kallioiden kainalossa melojille tai muille retkeilijöille. Kämpän pihaan...

€95.00

Tentsile Saimaalla

€125.00

Tiny Guest House

Hanhiniitty’s tiny wooden guest house (13 m2) is located on the shore of lake Saimaa, close to the main building of Saimaa Canoeing services. The tiny guest house and wooden heated traditional...

€95.00