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The Helle Nord is a full-tang wilderness knife developed for the demands of the Scandinavian outdoors. Its substantial 3.7 mm Sandvik 14C28N blade combines a useful cutting length with the strength required for a broad range of camp and wilderness tasks. Helle designed the Nord with a longer, hand-shaped handle that provides a secure grip close to the blade while allowing the hand to move towards the pommel when additional swing weight is useful. The result is a versatile fixed-blade knife suited to cutting, carving, whittling and clearing branches.
Features
- Full-tang wilderness knife designed for Scandinavian outdoor use
- 3.7 mm thick Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel blade
- Blade finished with a polished surface
- Longer hand-shaped handle provides a secure, natural grip
- Handle design supports multiple grip positions
- Full-tang construction provides a robust platform for outdoor work
- Designed for cutting, carving and whittling
- Longer handle can provide additional swing weight when clearing branches
- Genuine leather sheath included
- Made in Norway
Specifications
Product Code: HELLE-NORD
Brand: HELLE
Model: Nord
Blade Steel: Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Blade Thickness: 3.7 mm
Construction: Full tang
Sheath Material: Leather
Barcode / GTIN: 7023892006700
Country of Manufacture: Norway
About the 14C28N Steel
The Nord uses 14C28N, a martensitic stainless chromium steel developed by Swedish steelmaker Alleima, formerly known as Sandvik. Alleima specifically formulates 14C28N for professional knife applications, with a combination of excellent edge performance, high hardness and good corrosion resistance. The manufacturer recommends it for knives where edge sharpness, edge stability and corrosion resistance are important, including hunting and fishing knives. Alleima gives 14C28N a recommended hardness range of 55–62 HRC, although the actual hardness of an individual Helle Nord blade should not be assumed from the steel's general specification.
The Helle Nord combines modern full-tang construction with Helle's long Scandinavian knife-making tradition. Its substantial 14C28N blade and carefully shaped handle make it a capable companion for bushcraft, camping and general wilderness work, while the traditional leather sheath provides a practical way to carry the knife in the field.