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Nipa Folding Knife
SKU: YM-200657Barcode: 7023892006571
Summary
The Nipa folding knife is a compact, Scandinavian-made EDC folder that combines a stout Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade with a hand-sanded curly birch handle for everyday carry, bushcraft, and camp use. With a mid-size profile, four-finger grip, and detachable pocket clip, it offers a secure, comfortable feel in hand while remaining easy to carry in a pocket or pack.
Description
The Helle Nipa is a minimalist, mid-size folding knife designed for those who want a traditional Scandinavian feel in a modern everyday carry tool. Its Scandi-ground 12C27 stainless steel blade comes razor-sharp and is robust enough for wood carving, camp chores, and daily cutting tasks while resisting corrosion in harsh outdoor conditions. The rounded, hand-sanded curly birch handle offers a warm, natural grip that fills the hand, and the reversible pocket clip makes it easy to keep the knife accessible on a belt, pocket, or pack strap.
With an overall length of about 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) and a closed length around 9.4–9.5 cm (3.7 inches), the Nipa is compact enough for everyday pocket carry yet large enough to give a secure four-finger hold for medium-sized hands. Weighing roughly 115–120 g (about 4.2 oz), it feels solid without being cumbersome, and the back-lock mechanism provides reliable, positive blade lockup during use. The Nipa ships in Helle’s signature tube packaging with an information leaflet, making it a practical and gift-ready choice for anyone who appreciates Scandinavian design and outdoor-ready performance.
Product features
- Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade with traditional Scandi grind for sharpness, edge stability, and easy field maintenance.
- Drop-point blade profile for versatile cutting and carving in EDC, bushcraft, and camp tasks.
- Hand-sanded curly birch wood handle that offers a warm, secure grip and unique natural grain on every knife.
- Mid-size frame designed to allow a full four-finger grip for most medium hands, improving control and comfort.
- Back-lock mechanism for safe, reliable blade locking during demanding use.
- Detachable, tip-up pocket clip for flexible carry options on pocket, belt, or pack.
Specifications
- Overall length: approx. 16.5 cm / 6.5 in.
- Closed length: approx. 9.5 cm / 3.7 in.
- Blade length: approx. 69–70 mm / 2.7 in.
- Blade thickness: approx. 2.7–3.0 mm / 0.106–0.118 in.
- Weight: approx. 115–120 g / 4.1–4.2 oz.
- Blade steel: Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel.
- Handle material: Curly birch wood.
- Grind: Scandi.
- Lock: Back-lock.
- Clip: Detachable, tip-up carry.
