Helle Dyre Vaa knife, Light, CB
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 Dyre Vaa Light CB brings back one of Helle’s most recognisable classics.
Originally launched in 1978, the Dyre Vaa became especially popular among hunters during the 1980s. Its place in Norwegian knife history was secured when King Olav used it to cut the ribbon at the opening of the first winter road across Strynefjellet, giving rise to the nickname “The King’s Knife”.
To celebrate King Harald V’s visit to Askvoll municipality, Helle produced 500 new Dyre Vaa knives in a selection of variations. One was presented to the king.
The Light CB version features an oiled light curly birch handle that highlights the natural grain of the wood. Its long, curved trailing point blade is made from polished H3LS steel and finished with a practical Scandi grind, making it well suited for hunting and general outdoor use.
Brass fittings and leather spacers complete the traditional construction. A classic ox leather sheath shaped to follow the blade is included.
Blade material
H3LS
Blade grind
Scandi
Blade coating / finish
Polished
Handle
Birch
Sheath
Leather
Guard / ferrule / bolster
Brass
Pommel / backplate
Brass
Weight:
10.229 oz
Overall length:
11.02″
Blade length:
6.3″
Blade thickness:
0.11″
Country of origin:
Norway
Full-Tang blade
Emission offsetting
Greener use of materials
Sources from nature
Because it's simple yet important
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