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Helle Gaupe H3LS Laminated Steel
$164.00 USD
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The Helle Gaupe in laminated H3LS steel. The premium upgrade.
The Helle Gaupe with H3LS Laminated Steel blade takes the same beloved Gaupe design and upgrades it to Helle's premium triple-laminated H3LS blade — a high-carbon core sandwiched between softer outer layers. This construction gives you the edge retention of high-carbon steel with the durability and easier maintenance of the laminated structure. For hunters who want the absolute best blade in their working knife.
The Helle Gaupe — Norwegian for "Lynx" — is one of Helle's most respected hunting and bushcraft designs. Helle has been crafting fine knives in Norway since 1932, and the Gaupe represents their full-sized hunting platform: capable enough for serious butchering and tougher camp chores, refined enough to feel like a precision instrument in the hand.
What Makes H3LS Laminated Steel Different
- Triple-laminated H3LS construction — high-carbon steel core for edge holding, softer stainless outer layers for toughness and corrosion protection
- Premium edge retention compared to single-steel blades
- Distinctive laminated steel pattern visible on the blade — beautiful as well as functional
- 4 1/4" blade length — capable for butchering and serious camp work
- Beautifully rounded handle with finger guard for wet/bloody work
- Full-tang construction — peened over washer at pommel
- Traditional pouch sheath with lynx footprint cutout
- Lightweight on the belt despite full blade size
- Made in Norway by Helle
Where It Earns Its Keep
For the discerning hunter who appreciates the difference premium steel makes during a long hunting season. For knife enthusiasts who recognize laminated construction as a hallmark of Scandinavian quality. For collectors building a Helle collection. The Gaupe in H3LS is the upgrade purchase you make once and never regret.
Specifications
| Model | Helle Gaupe H3LS |
| Blade Material | H3LS Triple-Laminated Steel (high-carbon core, stainless outers) |
| Blade Length | 4 1/4" (108 mm) |
| Blade Width | 1" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.125" (3.2 mm) |
| Handle Length | 4 1/2" |
| Weight in Sheath | 6 oz |
| Construction | Full tang, peened over washer at pommel |
| Sheath | Traditional pouch style with lynx footprint cutout |
| Country of Origin | Norway |
| Maker | Helle (since 1932) |
Available exclusively from Ragweed Forge — the leading source for Scandinavian and Finnish working knives.
