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Really like it.
I purchased one of these from Knife Center several years ago, and it was my first Helle.I really like the wood handle grips and red inserts. Would buy this knife again.
Helle Utvaer Fixed 4" Sandvik 12C27 Blade, Curly Birch Handles, Leather Sheath - 200600
Part #: HE600 | Helle Knives
Description
HE600: Utvaer
Helle
The Utvaer is named for the westernmost group of inslands where Norway meets the North Sea. The Utvaer features a strong, full tang construction, ample curly birch handle and 4" blade made from Sandvik 12C27 steel. The drop point Scandinavian ground blade, leather sheath, and curly birch wood handle characterize Helle's renowned strength, functionality and beauty.
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 colorless impregnation agent (grease or wax) to keep supple. Dry the sheath carefully in 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 side 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 looses its heat treatment and ruins the blade.
Specifications
- Name: Utvaer
- Manufacturer Part Number: 600
- Blade Length: 4"
- Cutting Edge: 4"
- Overall Length: 8.75"
- Blade Material: Sandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.12"
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Scandi
- Blade Finish: Polished
- Handle Material: Curly Birch
- Handle Thickness: 0.72"
- Sheath Material: Leather
- Weight: 5.6 oz.
- Weight with Sheath: 7.4 oz.
- Designer: Jesper Voxnaes
- Made in Norway
UPC Code: 7023890060605
Related Categories
Helle Knives, 12C27 Blade Steel, Wood Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Hunting, Made in Norway, Jesper Voxnaes
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Customer Reviews
Scott
Idaho.Oct 17, 2025
Chris
.Mar 30, 2022
Pros: Blade Sharpness, Weight
Cons: Materials
Very Poor Wood Selection on Mine
This knife looks amazing to me in all the online pictures and I was very much looking forward to receiving it in the mail today after it was finally back in stock. Unfortunately, the piece of wood chosen for my scales was horrible and just to add to that, the wood kinda seems like it might not be sealed/stabilized/treated in any way. If you like the design, you are better off buying their blanks when they are in stock and doing the handle yourself (seriously you’d save ~$160.00 and probably like it more).
Nicksharp
Boulder, COSep 23, 2020
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
several features you wouldn't expect on a Helle
Full tang construction makes this one of the sturdiest Helle knives - most are rat-tailed tangs.The ergonomics are superb - it fits in your hand perfectly. You can feel that difference when you first pick it up. For reference, my hand is exactly 4 inches across. But, I don't think the size of your hand would make a lot of difference in the comfort level unless is was significantly larger. The other feature not found on other Helle knivs is the noggin-bonker. There's a triangular extension of the tang so you can use it for pounding. That is also where the lanyard hole is located.The knife blade shape is what surprised and delighted me. I like transition from the straight cutting edge to the tip to have more "belly" than most knives and that's how they designed this one. About the only thing they could improve on is probably the quality of the sheath - maybe use thicker leather. However, I liked the sheath just fine - I haven't bothered to upgrade.
