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The Helle Nying is an iconic Scandinavian outdoor knife, renowned for its award-winning stubby design, generous handle, and exceptional control in carving and woodwork. With over one million sold since 1977, it remains a beloved, functional companion for campers and craftspeople.
Designed by Tor Indergaard, the Nying’s compact blade and stout curly birch handle were revolutionary at launch, distilling the essence of Scandinavian knifemaking into a tool that excels at fine woodwork and practical outdoor tasks. Its triple laminated stainless steel blade is hair-popping sharp straight out of the sheath, and a subtle finger guard keeps the grip secure even when working close to the blade. The handle, generously proportioned and perfectly shaped for comfort, ensures fatigue-free use during long carving sessions by the campfire. The genuine leather sheath features a flame motif cutout and a secure keeper strap and suspension thong, making it practical for belt or neck carry in traditional Norwegian style. The Nying has received design acclaim, yet is prized most by the many who count it as their favorite field and carving knife.
Blade: triple laminated stainless steel (Helle H3LS), razor-sharp and easy to maintain Blade length: 70 mm (2.76 in); blade thickness: 2.7 mm (0.106 in) Compact, drop point blade—ideal for woodwork, carving, bushcraft, and general utility Handle: curly birch, hand-shaped for a secure and comfortable grip, even with gloves or cold hands Handle length: 90 mm (3.54 in), generously sized for control Weight: 74 g (knife only); 114 g with sheath Subtle finger guard for safe handling Sheath: genuine leather, fire motif cutout, keeper strap, and suspension thong for belt or neck carry Designed by Tor Indergaard in 1977; winner of the Classic Award for Design Excellence (Norwegian Design Centre) Over 1 million sold—one of Helle’s most popular models The Helle Nying is a unique, practical knife that captures the spirit of Norwegian design and outdoor craftsmanship, trusted for generations.
