Helle GT is a knife with a substantial guard. It is a big knife, but the lack of pommel and the use of aluminum for the guard keeps the weight down. It is an excellent choice for those who like a fairly big knife with a guard.
The blade is made of triple laminated stainless steel. The knife comes with a snap type leather sheath.
Maintenance: Helle knives are designed to retain their sharpness as a lifelong outdoors companion. But it is still important to take care of your knife and its sheath.
The Handle: Dry the handle with a soft cloth if wet and wax occasionally.
The Sheath: The leather needs to be impregnated occasionally with colourless impregnation agent (grease or wax) to keep supple. Dry the sheath carefully in room temperature if it becomes wet.
The Blade: Wipe the blade with a soft cloth if wet and treat with grease occasionally.
Sharpening: Use a diamond tool or a wet stone for sharpening. Place the knife bevel flat to the sharpening tool and work the entire blade. Work one side until you can feel a slight burr on the opposite side. Switch side and repeat the procedure until you feel the burr on the first side. You have now established an edge. Remove the burr by stroking the blade gently over the sharpening surface on both sides, as if cutting very thin slices. Keep the bevel flat towards the sharpener and move from side to side until the burr is gone. If the blade is very dull or damaged, use a fine-grained grindstone and plenty of water and sharpen until you have a raw edge. Use much cooling liquid and never sharpen on a dry stone. A hot-ground edge looses its heat treatment and ruins the blade.
Weight: 150 g
Blade material: Triple laminated stainless steel - H3LS
Blade thickness: 3,2 mm
Blade length: 123 mm
Handle material: Curly birch
Orders received before 8am (Melbourne time) will be shipped same business day. All orders received after this time will be shipped next business day.
Standard shipping times: 3 - 5 business days metropolitan - (additional time for regional locations)
Express Shipping Time - (1 business day for Metropolitan, 1-3 business days for all other locations)
These are shipping times defined by Australia Post, once your order has been dispatched, we no longer have any control over the shipment and all inquiries should be made through Australia Post before contacting us.
Most orders are dispatched from our Melbourne Warehouse location, however on rare occasions your order may be dispatched directly from the manufacturer or one of our business partners.
It is always best to have your parcel delivered to an address where you are sure that someone will be available to receive it during business hours. A business address is often good for this reason, but if you are having your parcel sent to work, remember to include your company’s name (and the department or level where you work).
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
We ship world wide via Australia Post or DHL. Please note that you may be required to pay any taxes and duties imposed by your country of destination to clear this item through your "Customs" process.