A Family Heirloom

16 comments

1. They don’t get a sword, they get the option to buy the ceremonial sword.

2. That sword is of a really unpractical size.

3. …and I did not complete my thesis. Well… the sword can be carried only in very special occassions, not during lecturing.

   But…

   How about… could you tell me about sounds you only notice when they end. Or you know should be audible but are running in via one ear and out of the opposite one?

4. Its an option to buy a ceremonial sword wich actually is very nice. Both for military academy and some graduates.

   And no, its not a replica of Aragorns sword from the movies

5. Even more reason to love finland.

6. Here is the “real Finnish doctors” sword: https://melandershattfabrik.com/miekka-varja-sword-solingen

7. It’s also really cool that the sword is designed by [Akseli Gallen-Kallela.](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akseli_Gallen-Kallela)

8. It is indeed a cool memento… I have used mine in two occasions only, though… but still a nice thing to look standing in the corner.

   We can also buy a nice top hat that is used much more often.

9. Expensive as fuck though

10. Wait, that’s anduril, the flame of the west, reforged with the shardes of narsil, sword of the gondorian high king Elendil.

11. is wielding a sword what they mean by defending your thesis?

12. Maybe some day. In Germany doctors get swords also.

13. Not gonna lie, I had a very differnt sword in my mind before seeing the actual photo🤭

14. Don’t forget the hat!

15. pssh a sword, well in the states, we get a lifetime of paying 10% of our income for a basic college degree.

16. whoa now lady….you can¨t be pretty like that and be finnish shiet