{"product_id":"helle-didi-galgalu-large-outdoor-knife-with-leather-sheath","title":"Helle Didi Galgalu Large Outdoor Knife with Leather Sheath","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHelle Didi Galgalu 14C28N Fixed Blade Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a large full tang outdoor knife with a rugged stainless steel blade and a beautiful, contoured curly birch handle. The blade is thin enough to perform well both cutting and carving, but thick enough for heavier tasks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inspiration for this model of the Didi Galgalu was the original by the same name, which was developed alongside the South African Overlander \"Voetspore Team.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife, robust enough for any outdoor adventure from car camping to bushcrafting, is fairly large, making it a great fit for medium to large hands, but is a step down size-wise from the larger Nord. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Didi Galgalu's double contoured handle is thoughtfully shaped to offer a sturdy and safe grip, even when you hold the knife close to the blade. It is crafted from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecarefully selected curly birch wood and has two brass rivets and a grommet hole that allows you to throw it on a carabiner or cord. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full-tang construction of the Didi Galgalu's blade gives this knife wonderful balance. It is hand crafted from Alleima 14C28N polished stainless steel hardened to 59-61 on the Rockwell Scale, and has a 90-degree sharp spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Didi Galgalu comes with a genuine black leather belt sheath with white stitching, which is also made by Helle in Norway. The sheath has an outline of the continent of Africa debossed on it in homage to it's co-designers, the Voetspore Team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful, practical knife is hand made in Holmedal, Norway by Helle's highly skilled artisans in the Helle factory, which is perched on the edge of a fjord. No two Helle knives are identical, as they are handcrafted with natural materials, but they are all inspected manually after the crafting process is complete to ensure perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 8 characters can be custom laser engraved on the blade of the Helle Didi Galgalu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of the Helle Didi Galgalu 14C28N Knife:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurly birch handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished Alleima 14C28N stainless steel blade with full tang\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine leather belt sheath included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand crafted by artisans in Holmedal, Norway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.17 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.118 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.53 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (Including Sheath):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.96 ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Helle Norway Story\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eHelle knives are crafted by hand in the Helle factory, which is situated in the village of Holmedal, Norway on the edge of a beautiful fjord. The factory was founded in 1932, and while it has evolved from the factory initially operated without electrical power, the hands of skilled craftsmen are still its cornerstone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelle knives, though beautiful, are made to be used and are rugged enough to stand up to the wild mountains, fjords and open seas that surround the factory. They are designed and made by people who use them in this wild environment. In other words, they stand up to the real world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Helle knife is unique, as it is hand made from natural materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Helle Norway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53177011208558,"sku":"HK201610","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/3566\/7561\/files\/DidiGalgalu-Hero-Shot.jpg?v=1767884729","url":"https:\/\/www.swissknifeshop.com\/products\/helle-didi-galgalu-large-outdoor-knife-with-leather-sheath","provider":"Swiss Knife Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}