{"product_id":"helle-wabakimi-sleipner-bushcraft-knife","title":"Helle Wabakimi Sleipner 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 Wabakimi Sleipner Bushcraft Knife combines the practical knowledge of survival expert Les Stroud with generations of Norwegian knife-making craftsmanship. Its compact 3.14-inch blade keeps the cutting edge close to the hand for controlled carving, camp preparation, fire-making tasks, and repeated outdoor work, while Uddeholm Sleipner tool steel delivers the toughness and lasting edge performance expected from a serious field knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-sanded curly birch handle gives the Wabakimi its unmistakable Helle character. Its smooth, rounded shape is designed for extended use without creating uncomfortable pressure points, while natural grain variation ensures that every knife possesses its own warmth and visual identity. The result is a short, stocky outdoor knife that feels substantial without becoming unnecessarily large. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUddeholm Sleipner Tool Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-alloy steel balances toughness with lasting edge retention for demanding, repeated outdoor use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Working Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 3.14-inch blade provides close control for carving, camp preparation, fire-making, and general field tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Length, Three-Quarter-Width Tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel extends through the entire handle while remaining exposed along the spine rather than beneath the fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Weather Consideration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The partially enclosed tang reduces direct contact between the user’s fingers and cold steel while preserving structural strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerro-Rod-Compatible Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The exposed steel spine can serve as a striker for dependable fire starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded Curly Birch Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-sanded natural wood provides a smooth, warm grip designed for prolonged work without pronounced hotspots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrass Rivet Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two substantial brass rivets and a rear pipe rivet secure the handle around the tang.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Belt Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic genuine leather sheath keeps the knife protected and ready for traditional belt carry. \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\u003eCrafted for Real Outdoor Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed around practical use rather than exaggerated dimensions or unnecessary bulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNaturally Individual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each curly birch handle displays its own grain, figuring, color, and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Comfort, Modern Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combines the warmth of hand-finished Scandinavian woodcraft with contemporary high-alloy tool steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Long-Term Ownership:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintainable materials and durable construction reward proper care rather than disposable replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Meaningful Collaboration:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Wabakimi was the third and final knife developed through Helle’s long-running design partnership with Les Stroud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleipner is a tool steel rather than a stainless steel, so the Wabakimi requires more deliberate care than many other Helle knives. Wipe the blade dry after use, especially following exposure to rain, food, sap, or humidity, and apply a light coat of suitable knife oil before storage. Do not leave the knife damp inside its leather sheath, as trapped moisture can encourage corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wabakimi’s compact blade and rounded handle make it especially effective for sustained, controlled cutting. Let its geometry do the work rather than treating it like a pry bar or oversized chopping tool. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact fixed-blade bushcraft knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uddeholm Sleipner high-alloy tool steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.14 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.122 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-length, three-quarter-width 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 Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.51 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.65 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two brass rivets and rear pipe rivet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerro-Rod Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; exposed spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belt carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.76 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Les Stroud and Helle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Design Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleipner Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\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 Wabakimi Sleipner\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":"Default Title","offer_id":46332586098767,"sku":"1895027","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/08b10a6f-4217-4c76-8f27-2139a9a1d76b.png?v=1785535086","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/helle-wabakimi-sleipner-bushcraft-knife","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}