knives
Helle makes Scandinavian outdoor knives with classic lines, natural handle materials and model-specific blade steels and construction. The Norwegian maker has produced knives since 1932, combining traditional forms with designs for varied outdoor work.
The range includes the Eggen H3LS, a versatile all-round fixed-blade knife; the full-tang Temagami 14C28N, with a squared spine suited to ferro-rod use; and the Utvær, a robust full-tang choice for bushcraft and carving. Differences in blade steel, tang and handle help match each knife to the work.
Belt Clip Black
Temagami Enamel Cup
Arv Enamel Cup
Key Ring
Choosing a Helle knife
Helle’s range includes traditional stick-tang knives and full-tang models, with designs for general outdoor tasks, carving, bushcraft and hunting. The Eggen H3LS is an all-round fixed-blade knife with a curly birch handle and a 101 mm blade. Its classic Scandinavian grind suits controlled cutting and carving. The blade uses Helle’s H3LS triple-laminated stainless steel: a hard, sharp core is protected by more corrosion-resistant outer layers.
For a full-tang construction, compare the Temagami 14C28N and Utvær. The Temagami has a 110 mm blade of single-layer 14C28N stainless steel and a squared spine designed for use with a ferro rod. Its curly birch handle and full-length tang make it a substantial option for outdoor work. The Utvær pairs a 105 mm 12C27 stainless blade and Scandinavian grind with a full-tang build, curly birch handle and vulcanized-fiber details. Helle positions it for bushcraft, cutting and carving. Its extended pommel is also shaped for ferro-rod use. These are distinct models, so check the exact configuration when comparing specifications.
Materials and maker
Steel and construction vary across Helle’s models. H3LS is a three-layer stainless laminate, while 12C27 and 14C28N are single-layer stainless steels. The latter steels are stain resistant; like other knife steels, they still benefit from cleaning and drying after use. Curly birch is used on the three examples above, while handle materials differ elsewhere in the range. The Eggen has a stick tang, in which a narrower section of the blade extends into the handle; the Temagami and Utvær use full-tang construction, with steel extending along the handle. Helle has made knives in Holmedal, Norway, since 1932, drawing on traditional Norwegian knifemaking and hand-finished natural materials.