Helle Fossekallen Fixed Blade Knife 3.54" 12C27 Drop Point Blade, Curly Birch Handle, Genuine Leather Sheath - 201049

Description

HE1049: Fossekallen -12C27 Steel

Helle

The Fossekallen, named after Norway’s national bird, embodies strength and resilience in a compact, versatile design. Featuring a 12C27 stainless steel blade, it maintains the same iconic shape and feel as its predecessors, now with a non-laminated blade for added durability. The handle is ergonomically shaped for smaller to mid-size hands, ensuring a comfortable grip for all-around use, while the high-quality stainless steel blade enhances its versatility for a variety of tasks. Complete with a snap-type leather sheath for secure carrying, the Fossekallen is a reliable companion for any adventure or everyday task.

Maintenance

Helle knives are designed to retain their sharpness as a lifelong outdoors companion. But it is still important to take care of your knife and its sheath.

The Handle: Dry the handle with a soft cloth if wet and wax occasionally.

The Sheath: The leather needs to be impregnated occasionally with a colorless impregnation agent (grease or wax) to keep it supple. Dry the sheath carefully at room temperature if it becomes wet.

The Blade: Wipe the blade with a soft cloth if wet and treat with grease occasionally.

Sharpening

Use a diamond tool or a wet stone for sharpening. Place the knife bevel flat to the sharpening tool and work the entire blade. Work one side until you can feel a slight burr on the opposite side. Switch sides and repeat the procedure until you feel the burr on the first side. You have now established an edge.

Remove the burr by stroking the blade gently over the sharpening surface on both sides, as if cutting very thin slices. Keep the bevel flat towards the sharpener and move from side to side until the burr is gone.

If the blade is very dull or damaged, use a fine-grained grindstone and plenty of water and sharpen until you have a raw edge. Use much cooling liquid and never sharpen on a dry stone. A hot-ground edge loses its heat treatment and ruins the blade.