Helle comparison pics and/or Mora out there?

Coyja

Coyja

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Looking to find a Helle Harding or Odel soon, and from what I've read there may be a bit of variance in fit and finish with these knives, especially where bolster fit is concerned.
I haven't actually seen anyone post a pic with the issue, and most others seem really happy with the Helle brand. I also take the lack of trades/for sale Helles out there to mean most folks hold on to them.
Anyone have any pics of the bolster fit, comparisons between the Harding/Odel models, and/or a comparison shot with either an RC3 or Mora 510,911 (all of which I already have!).
Any other opinions are welcome and thanks in advance!
 
I have a Helle Harding and its a very good knife for the money IMO. Fit and finish are excellent. Here is a pic of mine...

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I don't have comparison pics but I also have a Mora carbon and an Ontario RAT3. Size is comparable with all three. The Harding is more comfortable in my hand than the RAT and the Mora is my beater knife around the house. The Helle just feels like quality to me.
 
Thanks, EH. I've seen your mouth watering pic here before, it's one of the ones that I've, literally, salivated over.
I'm pretty much right with you, I have a RC3, Landi Hunter, and several Moras (due tomorrow). The Hunter is much more comfortable than the RC3, but still feels a little "thin" in my hand. I have small hands, but "thick" from being a musician and from a family of truck drivers! I was drawn to the Helle because they seem to have the same ergo's as the Landi, but are thicker, so should fit/feel better...I hope. Plus, they are supposed to be really light, too. I just wish the blade was closer to 3in and carbon...

The Moras I got for beaters, giveaways, and in the truck tool box...
 
Coyja,

From your post I think you would be quite happy with the Harding. Its definitely a little thicker and I have Large size hands and its pretty comfortable to work with whereas my RAT3 is just too thin and I am contemplating selling it soon. I used the Helle just this past weekend (pic) on food prep and some light bush work and fire prep. It did great and looks great IMO. Just feels like its supposed to be out there in the woods cutting stuff. Good luck choosing.
 
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