Helle Rein | Bushcraft Knife

HELLE REIN LIMITED EDITION 678 KNIFE 2023

The 2023 limited edition Rein knife celebrates one of the most important animals of the Norwegian fauna, the reindeer (Rein in Norwegian). The colors of the knife mirror those of the reindeer: earthy tones divided by variations of white. The knife features a 9cm mirror polished blade of H3LS laminated steel. The composite grip has a broad belly made of reindeer antler and leather parts, framed by a dark oak front and back piece. The shape is that of a classic Norwegian outdoor knife, ideal for most outdoor activities.

Reindeer antlers are a treasured craft material for several reasons. First, they offer a natural supply of hard yet machinable natural material. Second, the natural variation in patterning and colour make them aesthetically appealing. Third, Scandinavian reindeer antlers are a sustainable and renewable source of handle material.

There is a more sinister reason for us highlighting the Rein this year though – the ongoing plight of Wildlife across the globe. Even the well-tended wild and semi-domesticated Nordic reindeer herds are currently under pressure. The main threats is, as in many parts of the world, human encroachment. Our 2023 Limited Edition knife is therefore dedicated towards raising awareness of the precariousness of our ecosystems in general and the Reindeer in particular.

Expressing an animal through a knife

The Rein is of course built with the image of a reindeer in mind. These are large, gracious animals that are ideally suited to life up north. The colours in the knife mirror those of the reindeer – earthly tones split by variations in white.

The knife features a scandi grind, 9 cm highly polished blade in our laminate H3LS steel. The composite handle has an ample belly built by equal parts leather and reindeer antler inlets, framed by a front and back piece in dark oak. The shape is that of a classic, Norwegian outdoor knife, ideally suited to most things you need a knife for when venturing out either for your Sunday trip or longer adventures.

The knife comes in a sheath made from genuine, vegetable-tanned brown leather and features a Reindeer print on the front.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Weight incl. sheath: 144 grams / 4.08 oz
Blade material: Triple Laminated Helle steel, stainless (H3LS)
Blade thickness: 2 mm / 0.079 inch
Blade length: 90 mm / 3.54 inches
Blade construction: Stick tang
Handle material: Reindeer antlers, dark oak and leather
Handle length: 110 mm / 4.33 inches
Sheath material: Genuine leather
Design by: Helle Design
Design year: 2023