Helle Gaupe H3LS Laminated Steel


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Sale price$144.00 USD

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Christopher Supino (Boston, US)
Beautiful knife with Just OK sheath

The knife is beautiful and fits in my large hands securely. The contouring on the front and back of the handle makes for a secure and comfortable grip in different positions. I prefer it to my Eggen for this reason. The blade came razed sharp out of the box. My only complaint is the sheath. I don’t like the appoint. Which looks juvenile and gimmicky to me. But that’s just aesthetics. My real problem with the sheath is the poor fitment of a plastic insert. Ir does not sit flush with the side of the sheath like in my other Helle sheaths and tends to catch on the blade when I put the knife back in the holster. The knife draws easily enough and is very secure in the sheath, but I have to carefully a lie in the knife to put it back in. I think this is a quality control rather than a design issue.

5/5 for the knife. 2/5 for the sheath.

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David Coates (Resaca, US)
helle gaupe

a very well made and good looking knife i like it a lot

Description

The Helle Gaupe (Norwegian for Lynx) is an excellent all-around choice for hunting, as well as general bushcraft.  The handle is nicely rounded for comfort when using the knife for heavy cuts. The handle is shaped with a bit of a finger guard to provide good control when the hands are slippery or wet. The diameter of the handle is proportioned for average to slightly larger hands. The tang runs the full length of the handle and is peened over a washer at the pommel end. No guard or pommel plate is used, making for a simple but elegant assembly. It also saves a bit of weight, which makes the knife less tiring to use.

For long time Helle fans, it’s a lot like the old Fjelkniv, but has more blade for butchering and tougher camp chores. It comes with the traditional pouch style sheath that holds the knife securely, yet provides instant access without fumbling with straps or snaps. The sheath is decorated with a cut out in the shape of Lynx foot print. Despite the full sized blade it’s not heavy on your belt. 

Item Details: 

  • Triple Laminated Helle Stainless Steel Blade
  • Blade Length: 4 1/4"
  • Blade Width: 1"
  • Blade Thickness: .125"
  • Handle Length: 4 1/2"
  • Weight in Sheath: 6 oz.

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