Helle Harding Rubin 2026 LTD hunting knife
Helle
Two brothers, Steinar and Sigmund Helle started knife production in the old forge at their farm in 1932. The first set of knives was sold on a long trip over the mountains on a bicycle! Today, Helle knives are sold all around the world, but just as then, much of the production is done manually. The philosophy remains the same: no machine can replace skilled craftsmanship. Craftsmen with extensive experience and knowledge still take pride in making each and every Helle knife unique.
The Helle Harding Rubin 2026 LTD celebrates 40 years of one of Helle’s most iconic knife designs. Originally created by Erling Opstad, the Harding has become a modern Scandinavian classic, known for its balance of functionality, craftsmanship, and timeless design.
The highlight of this limited edition is its carefully constructed handle. It combines stabilized beech (Kebony), dyed red leather, and rare spalted beech from 1986 – the same year the original Harding was introduced. Spalted wood is naturally shaped by fungal growth, a process that enriches the wood’s structure and creates unique tones and organic, one-of-a-kind patterns. No two handles are exactly alike.
The blade is made from Helle’s triple laminated stainless steel (H3LS), offering a well-balanced combination of sharpness, toughness, and ease of maintenance. The classic drop-point blade shape makes it a versatile tool for outdoor use, woodwork, and game processing.
Red accents in the handle and sheath stitching reference the ruby anniversary, adding a subtle but distinctive character to the knife.
Limited to just 1000 pieces, this edition stands out as both a reliable working knife and a desirable collector’s item.
If you’re looking for a knife that performs in the field and stands out in a collection, the Harding Rubin 2026 LTD is worth securing while available.
Blade material
H3LS
Blade style
Drop point
Blade grind
Scandi
Blade coating / finish
Polished
Handle
Wood
Sheath
Leather
Weight:
5.221 oz
Overall length:
8.43″
Blade length:
3.94″
Blade thickness:
0.12″
Country of origin:
Norway
Limited Edition
Emission offsetting
Greener use of materials
Sources from nature
Because it's simple yet important
Lamnia's speciality is a selection of more than 5,000 knives and folding knives. We carry hundreds of Scandinavian knives, the famous Finnish Puukko knives among them, folding knives, hunting knives and kitchen cutlery from the world's best brands, such as Spyderco, Cold Steel, Böker, Fox Cutlery and Benchmade.