Helle Nying Knife

In production since 1977 and made in over a million copies, the Helle Nying has earned its reputation the hard way, one carving session at a time.

This is a knife that divides opinion on looks and unites it on performance. Short, stout, and unmistakably itself, the Nying was designed for extended carving work and that focus shows in every proportion. The generously sized curly birch handle gives your hand something to really hold onto during long sessions by the campfire, and the slight finger guard keeps your grip safely positioned even when working close to the blade. At 70mm, the triple laminated stainless Helle steel blade is compact enough for precise detail work while the 2.7mm thickness provides enough body to handle the lateral forces that carving puts on a blade over time.

The leather sheath is a character piece in its own right, featuring a flame-shaped design cutout and a keeper strap that engages directly with the stud on the knife's pommel. A dangling leather suspension strap carries it Norwegian style on the belt, which keeps the knife accessible without getting in the way on the trail or at the portage.

For whittlers, wilderness campers, and anyone who values a knife with decades of proven design behind it, the Nying is a genuinely singular option in the Helle lineup.

• Blade material: Triple laminated Helle stainless steel
• Blade thickness: 2.7 mm
• Blade length: 70 mm
• Handle material: Curly birch
• Handle length: 90 mm
• Tang: Stick tang
• Sheath: Genuine leather with flame cutout design and belt suspension strap
• Total weight: 74 g
• Designed by Tor Indergaard, in production since 1977