Helle Eggen
Hi all, just had to let you guys know about my new knife, Helle Eggen, from norway, i paid 64 pounds with delivery.
I will start by saying i am really fond of this knife and the strange sheath design, works really well for all my general bushcraft, camping, chors. Its true what Ray Mears said to me, a sharp knife is a joy to use. I live by the coast in wales and wanted a knife that would resist the salt, so had to be stainless steel, luckily it has a carbon steel core, a steel sandwhich if you like, the best of both worlds. If you are looking for a quality knife, for i think reasonable money you should have a look at Helle, thats my top tip.I can see this being a trusty time served friend in the future.
A chap in a army surplus shop said it would be a problem to sharpen, due to the sandwhich steel. I firmly disagree.Without much sharpening expierience. Having just read a post on here, i used 1200 wet/dry sandpaper which i soaked first, eight strokes away bevel lay flat and eight return,did this 4 times. i finished with a leather belt. My expectations were 50/50
This is a really great way to sharpen this knife, as i cannot afford a ceramic stone.
Thankyou who ever you are that posted this technique, if ever we meet, ill buy you a pint,
cheers Arran