Helle

[robinbj]

So, I have had a few helle knives come through my hands for sharpening and one thing struck me as unique about those knives. It seems as if the knife makers grind the tips fatter than thr bodies, as if they are increasing the angle as they grind the bevel towards the tip.

Most other scandi grinds have a uniform 11-13 deg from heel to tip. Have any of yiu noticed this and have thinned out the tip bevel so it matches the angle from the belly?

 

[EChoil]

What you're seeing is characteristic of authentic leukus--of Scandinavian design themselves (although normally ground saber, convex or flat). As far as i know it's the only family of blade profile that is ground that way for tip durability. Helle probably incorporates it.

I have used leukus for outdoor anything since I discovered them as a kid with a J. Martinni model. Real world, I believe them to be the best all around outdoor/survival knives. When paired with a puuko the combination is unbeatable...especially above the snow line.

This may be the one blade design where prying is no problem due to tip strength--stronger than any of my tantos I think. And, the way I sharpen it, I never noticed any sacrifice in piercing ability vs. other knives.

 

[mete]

I found that out when I made a knife from a blade blank. When I put it to use [ taking apart a deer ] I found it unacceptable so I reground the front of the blade.Then it worked fine !