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Title: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: traditional beagle on March 15, 2008, 04:51:00 PM

Thinking about building a knife. How good are these blades and do they hold an edge like nobody's business. That is the kind of steel I am interested in. All comments welcome. Thanks.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: robtattoo on March 15, 2008, 04:54:00 PM

The steel in Helle's blades is first rate. Great edge retention & simple to maintain.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: Jmatt1957 on March 15, 2008, 05:26:00 PM

My helle blade is on its fifth deer and still shaving sharp.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: Blackhawk on March 15, 2008, 05:34:00 PM

I have three of their knives and have determined that for the price, they are hard to beat.  

I've got 3 Randles, but the Helle is what I reach for to do the work....and they are easy to sharpen and do hold an edge extremely well.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: wingnut on March 15, 2008, 05:41:00 PM

Thanks for the kind words!!  We are real pleased with the quality of the blades and knives we get from Norway.  Give us a call or order on line if you need anything.

Mike

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: Bjorn on March 15, 2008, 05:46:00 PM

Very hard to beat at any price-got one for my daughter for passing hunter safety-she picked it.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on March 15, 2008, 05:56:00 PM

I used my Helle Polar blade to skin not one, but two moose in Ontario. It held its edge exceptionally well.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: sticshooter on March 15, 2008, 06:29:00 PM

First rate blades!<><

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: Bodork on March 15, 2008, 06:54:00 PM

You won't be dissapointed.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: B M A on March 15, 2008, 09:15:00 PM

I really like the couple I have.  One has done 2 elk and still sharp.  Worth the money for sure.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: traditional beagle on March 16, 2008, 08:52:00 PM

Sounds like just what I'm looking for. I get tired of sharpening all the time. Thanks for the replies.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: acolobowhunter on March 18, 2008, 03:07:00 PM

Just bought one about a month ago.  The handle seems pretty light compared to other knives.  Changes the blance of the knife.  Haven't used it yet.  How about sharpening them.  With the center material different, looks like it would be real important to keep the proper angle when sharpening.  I usually just use a couple different stones, the a rezor storp.  Any thoughts.

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: wingnut on March 21, 2008, 08:35:00 AM

Gene,

Sharpening the Helle Knives is easy.  First of all they seldom need it.  When they do, maintain the flat already on the knife to reform the edge.  Don't over work it, a few strokes usually brings it right back to shaving sharp.  We have customers that have done multiple elk and moose without touching the blade with a stone.  

Mike

Title: Re: Quality of Helle knife blades?
Post by: drewsbow on March 21, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

Yep , first rate blades for sure. I have used almost all the models and they hold up well   :thumbsup:    :clapper: