The Helle Sigmund is a traditional Norwegian all-purpose outdoor knife that brings together two generations of Helle family design. The blade follows a pattern created by Sigmund Helle in the 1930s, while the distinctive handle was designed by his son Torodd in 2012. Its 107 mm triple laminated stainless steel blade provides a practical size for general outdoor cutting and carving, while the stacked natural-material handle gives the knife a distinctive traditional appearance. A genuine leather sheath is included for practical carry and protection.
Features
- Classic Helle all-purpose outdoor knife
- Blade design originating with Sigmund Helle in the 1930s
- Handle designed by Torodd Helle in 2012
- 107 mm H3LS triple laminated stainless steel blade
- 3.0 mm blade thickness
- Traditional stick-tang construction
- Stacked beech, leather and darkened oak handle
- Genuine leather sheath
- 94 g knife weight
- Made in Norway
Specifications
Product Code: HELLE-SIGMUND
Brand: HELLE
Model: Sigmund
Art. No.: 77
Design: Helle-design
Design Year: 2012
Blade Length: 107 mm
Blade Thickness: 3.0 mm
Blade Steel: H3LS triple laminated stainless steel
Blade Construction: Stick tang
Handle Material: Beech, leather and darkened oak
Handle Length: 107 mm
Sheath Material: Genuine leather
Weight: 94 g
Sheath Weight: 48 g
Barcode / GTIN: 702389006476
Country of Manufacture: Norway
About the H3LS Steel
The Sigmund uses Helle's proprietary H3LS (Helle Triple Laminate Stainless) steel. Helle's laminated construction combines a highly stainless 304 steel outer layer with a high-carbon core developed from the company's family steel recipe. The outer layer provides flexibility and strong resistance to rust, while the high-carbon core is designed to take a very sharp edge with high toughness. Helle specifies H3LS at 58–60 HRC. The laminated construction allows Helle to combine the corrosion resistance and flexibility of the outer steel with the edge characteristics and toughness of the harder core.
The Helle Sigmund combines practical outdoor functionality with a distinctive piece of Norwegian knife-making history. Its H3LS laminated stainless steel blade, carefully assembled natural-material handle and genuine leather sheath make it well suited to general camp tasks, carving and everyday outdoor use, while its two-generation design gives it particular appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of traditional Scandinavian knives.
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