How to make a traditional Finnish 'vihta' for sauna Media

'Vihta' is a bundle of fresh birch twigs that is used to gently whip oneself in sauna. Sounds strange? This old tradition pampers the skin and relaxes the muscles. Try it for yourself – in this video we'll show you how to make a real, traditional Finnish 'vihta' using the perfect knife for the task – the traditional Marttiini Ilves (Lynx) knife.

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