When did the first Helle knife come out?
The first big sales journey was by bicycle to Oslo where knives were sold at 40 øre each. Only sheath knives were produced for the first 15 years, but in 1948 production of table knives started, closely followed by forks and spoons.
What makes a Helle knife different from other knives?
A Helle knife goes through up to 45 different manual operations before it is finally checked and packaged. The differences between a Helle knife and other knives are many. The biggest difference lies in our triple laminated stainless steel blade.
Why are Helle knives so important to Norway?
For a Norwegian, it is most likely that he or she would have used a Helle knife. Whereas many knife manufacturers today depend on automated production and large product lines, we depend on quality and production through craftsmanship. Since 1932, Helle knives represented the very highest traditions of quality in Norwegian craftsmanship.
What kind of knife is a Helle fiskekniv?
Helle Fiskekniv Fixed 6-1/8″ Blade, Birch Wood Handle, Genuine Le… A/S Helle Fabrikker was established in the early 1930’s in response to hard times and the depression. The unemployed brothers Steinar and Sigmund Helle started making farming tools and other implements in the forge of their father’s farm.
How long does it take to make a Helle knife?
We use up to a half an hour to create a knife, as we want to be sure that your demands for quality and finish are met. A Helle knife goes through up to 45 different manual operations before it is finally checked and packaged. The differences between a Helle knife and other knives are many.
What kind of steel is Helle knife made of?
To exploit the superb qualities of the high alloy steel we added two layers of tough stainless steel (18/8) to protect the blade against breakage and corrosion, while the high carbon core still provides a superb cutting edge. This triple laminated stainless steel is unique to our knife blades.
For a Norwegian, it is most likely that he or she would have used a Helle knife. Whereas many knife manufacturers today depend on automated production and large product lines, we depend on quality and production through craftsmanship. Since 1932, Helle knives represented the very highest traditions of quality in Norwegian craftsmanship.
When did Helle Fabrikker start making sheath knives?
Helle Knives. A/S Helle Fabrikker was established in the early 1930’s in response to hard times and the depression. The unemployed brothers Steinar and Sigmund Helle started making farming tools and other implements in the forge of their father’s farm. In 1932 they started making small sheath-knives which quickly became popular locally.
