{"product_id":"helle-alden-bushcraft-knife","title":"Helle Alden Bushcraft Knife","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helle Alden is a mid-sized all-round outdoor knife shaped for confident daily use. Its 4.13-inch drop-point blade gives it enough reach for carving, camp food preparation, rope work, fishing tasks, and general property use without becoming cumbersome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe satin-finished curly birch handle is proportioned for medium to large hands, with a defined finger guard and stainless-steel bolster that give the Alden a secure, substantial feel. Helle named the knife after Alden, the dramatic Norwegian island long used as a navigational landmark by fishermen and ocean travelers. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12C27 Stainless Steel Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a practical balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge performance, and manageable sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlight Drop-Point Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps useful strength near the tip while supporting controlled slicing and general field work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Scandinavian Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides direct cutting feedback for carving and remains straightforward to maintain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.13-Inch Working Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives the Alden versatile mid-sized proportions for camp, coastal, and everyday outdoor tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct Finger Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps establish hand position and reduces forward movement during controlled cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless-Steel Bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforces the transition between the blade and handle while adding a clean, traditional finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurly Birch Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-shaped and polished to a satin finish, with natural grain variation that makes each knife subtly individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStick-Tang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserves the rounded comfort and balanced feel associated with traditional Scandinavian knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Leather Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a secure belt loop for dependable carry in the field. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA True All-Rounder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad enough for camp and coastal work while remaining controlled enough for carving and food preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Individuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every curly birch handle carries its own figuring, color, and grain pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Scandinavian Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines wood, leather, stainless steel, a Scandi grind, and stick-tang architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Long-Term Ownership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpenable steel and durable natural materials reward care and continued use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorwegian Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by Gunnar Lothe and produced as part of Helle’s classic knife tradition. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Alden is particularly well suited to users with medium or large hands who want a traditional outdoor knife with more grip length than many compact Scandinavian models. Its 5.12-inch handle provides room for a secure hold, while the moderate blade length keeps the knife manageable for detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12C27 blade is well suited to humid, coastal, and food-preparation environments, but it should still be cleaned and dried after use. Because the Alden uses stick-tang construction, it is best reserved for controlled cutting rather than prying, heavy chopping, or aggressive batoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-sized fixed-blade outdoor knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12C27 stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scandinavian grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slight drop point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.13 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.118 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stick tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curly birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinct finger guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBolster Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.12 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9.25 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Hand Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to large hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Carry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belt loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight with Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.07 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gunnar Lothe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helle Norway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Helle Norway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46333632249935,"sku":"195008","price":164.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/c9162303-057a-493b-a4f6-c89d8f4654ec.png?v=1785536183","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/helle-alden-bushcraft-knife","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}