Spire - Birch
Spire, “to sprout” in Norwegian, is the smallest of Helle’s models designed for children and first time users. It features a dark brown dyed birch handle made to fit a four finger grip for small hands with an integral guard. This guard is large enough to protect the fingers of new carvers and whittlers from slipping, but small enough that you also learn that attention must be paid when using the knife. The Sandvik 12C27 blade provides an excellent balance of edge retention and toughness without the cost of the laminated steel`s used in most of Helle’s line. While the tip has been slightly dulled, the rest of the edge remains razor sharp, meaning that respect for the knife as a sharp tool needs to be learned. The No.6 Spire comes with a natural leather sheath with a notch that holds the knife in place and makes the handle visible when sheathed. The sheath is embossed with a symbolic sprout growing from a branch. Blade Length: 2⅝”. Overall Length: 6⅛”.
Since early times, the Norwegian knife has been an important companion in everyday life. Norwegian knife manufacturing today is clearly influenced by traditional shapes and materials that were established hundreds of years ago. A well-made leather sheath and handles of wood, leather, and antler seem to be a legacy that Norwegians want to preserve. A/S Helle Fabrikker is dedicated to honoring this legacy by developing knives that are on the leading edge of technology, yet still maintain the traditional look and feel of a truly Norwegian knife. Unique in Helle knives is the laminated stainless steel used to produce a tough, razor-sharp blade. The technology was developed by their company in cooperation with a Norwegian steel mill. This high performance steel is available only in their knives and gives each blade a unique combination of high strength and long lasting sharpness. Laminated steel is another Norwegian tradition that is rarely found in other parts of the world.
Discontinued by the manufacturer, limited quantities available.
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