{"product_id":"helle-didi-galgalu-14c28n-bushcraft-knife-curly-birch-full-tang","title":"Helle Didi Galgalu 14C28N Bushcraft Knife | Curly Birch \u0026 Full Tang","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"88\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eThe Helle Didi Galgalu 14C28N Bushcraft Knife carries the spirit of a transcontinental African expedition in a distinctly Scandinavian field tool. Developed with South Africa’s Voetspore overlanding team, its prototypes were tested across the African wilderness and refined beside the campfire before the finished knife took its name from northern Kenya’s Didi Galgalu Desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eIts 5.17-inch blade provides the working reach needed for camp preparation, controlled carving, firecraft, and demanding backcountry chores without becoming cumbersome in hand. A contoured curly birch handle adds warmth and individual character, while the full tang construction and 14C28N stainless steel blade give this expedition-inspired knife the strength and edge stability expected from a dependable bushcraft companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eAlleima 14C28N Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines corrosion resistance, edge stability, and practical field-sharpening characteristics for extended outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eFull Tang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The steel extends through the entire handle for dependable strength during demanding camp and wilderness tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eTraditional Scandi Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides precise control when carving, shaping wood, preparing tinder, and performing general bushcraft work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e90-Degree Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e A factory-sharpened spine produces reliable sparks from a ferrocerium rod without sacrificing the cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003eBalanced 3 mm Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Substantial enough for heavier outdoor work while remaining capable of controlled slicing and detailed carving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003eDouble-Contoured Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports a secure grip in medium to large hands, including when choking forward for greater control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eBrass and Pipe Rivets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two brass rivets secure the handle scales, while the rear pipe rivet provides an attachment point for a lanyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003ePurpose-Built Leather Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine black leather with contrasting white stitching provides secure, traditional belt carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eBorn Through Field Testing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed through real expedition use rather than designed solely from behind a drafting table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eNatural Material Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every curly birch handle carries its own grain pattern, tone, and visual identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003eBuilt for Long Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quality steel, full tang construction, and replaceable maintenance practices support years of responsible use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eA Tool with Proven Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally suited to bushcraft, camping, fire preparation, carving, and general wilderness utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eNorwegian Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Norway with the practical elegance and natural materials that define Helle’s approach to outdoor tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eUse the sharpened spine—not the blade edge—when striking a ferro rod. After wet or humid outings, remove the knife from its sheath, wipe the blade completely dry, and allow the leather to air-dry separately before storage. Periodically treating the curly birch handle with a light application of food-safe linseed oil will help preserve its natural finish and prevent the wood from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"4125\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed-blade bushcraft and expedition knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3263\"\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.70 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3301\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3275\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.17 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.53 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.118 in. \/ 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3421\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima 14C28N stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 59–61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3501\"\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scandinavian grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3521\" 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