{"product_id":"helle-scout-knife","title":"Helle Scout Knife","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Helle Scout Knife is a genuine outdoor tool designed to help beginners learn responsible knife handling—not a dulled-down imitation. Its sharp 3.54-inch 12C27 stainless steel blade is sized for smaller hands and suited to supervised whittling, carving, camp preparation, and other introductory field skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA smooth birch handle and prominent two-way guard help establish a secure grip, while the snap-fastened leather sheath keeps the knife firmly retained after use. Two historic sheath designs are available, each depicting a traditionally dressed Norwegian scout:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoy Scout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGirl Scout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelle traces the original red-butt scout knife to 1947, with the current Boy and Girl Scout sheath artwork dating to 1971. \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 Provides dependable corrosion resistance, toughness, and straightforward edge maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.54-Inch Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers useful working length while remaining manageable for smaller hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Scandinavian Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports controlled carving and clear, predictable cutting feedback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Way Safety Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps prevent the hand from sliding forward toward the blade during supervised use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-Hand Birch Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3.74-inch handle is shaped as a functional working grip rather than a toy-sized novelty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Stick Tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserves the lightweight balance and rounded comfort associated with Scandinavian scout knives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnap-Secured Leather Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the knife firmly after use and supports responsible storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistoric Scout Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boy and Girl variants feature different traditional scout figures while retaining the same knife specifications. \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 Proper First Field Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to teach respect, control, maintenance, and responsible use from the beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Skill Development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for supervised carving, whittling, campcraft, and nature-based learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birch and genuine leather give the knife the warmth and individuality of a traditional Scandinavian tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Continued Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharpenable steel and durable construction allow the knife to grow with the user’s skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorwegian Outdoor Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The design connects modern beginners with a scout-knife tradition dating back generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a real, sharp knife and must be treated accordingly. Helle emphasizes that the most important safety system is proper instruction: children should learn where, when, and how to use the knife and should remain under responsible adult supervision. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin with simple rules: maintain a clear carving zone, cut away from the body, keep fingers behind the guard, sheath the knife immediately after use, and never leave it unattended. The knife’s guard and sheath support safe habits, but they do not replace training or judgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner fixed-blade scout knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boy Scout sheath; Girl Scout sheath\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 Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.54 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.095 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 Birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.74 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.28 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-way finger guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Closure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap fastener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight with Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.17 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helle Design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Years:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1947 \/ 1971\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 Speider Gutt \/ Speider Pike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Helle Norway","offers":[{"title":"Boy","offer_id":46333524279375,"sku":"195002","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Girl","offer_id":46333524312143,"sku":"195001","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/db9e5ae6-4a3e-4d8d-b758-37ea67747c83.png?v=1785534498","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/helle-scout-knife","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}