Helle Trofe Knife

This classic design has an appealing handle - contrasting darkened oak, reindeer staghorn and curly birchwood - and a laminated stainless steel blade. The unique shape of the handle offers a deep, but fairly narrow shape which provides a secure grip. It comes with a brown leather pouch sheath that hangs from a thong for comfort when sitting or bending.

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: Trofe

• Manufacturer Part Number: 85

• Blade Length: 3.5"

• Overall Length: 8.0"

• Blade Material: Triple Laminated Stainless Steel

• Blade Thickness: 0.12"

• Blade Style: Drop Point

• Blade Grind: Scandi

• Blade Finish: Polished

• Handle Material: Darkened Oak, Reindeer Stag and Curly Birch

• Handle Thickness: 0.89"

• Sheath Material: Leather

• Weight: 3.2 oz.

• Weight with Sheath: 5.1 oz.

• Made in Norway