{"product_id":"helle-gaupe-h3ls-laminated-steel","title":"Helle Gaupe H3LS Laminated Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Helle Gaupe in laminated H3LS steel. The premium upgrade.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHelle Gaupe with H3LS Laminated Steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes H3LS Laminated Steel Different\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple-laminated H3LS construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-carbon steel core for edge holding, softer stainless outer layers for toughness and corrosion protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium edge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to single-steel blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive laminated steel pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e visible on the blade — beautiful as well as functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 1\/4\" blade length\u003c\/strong\u003e — capable for butchering and serious camp work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully rounded handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with finger guard for wet\/bloody work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — peened over washer at pommel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional pouch sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e with lynx footprint cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight on the belt\u003c\/strong\u003e despite full blade size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Norway\u003c\/strong\u003e by Helle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelle Gaupe H3LS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eH3LS Triple-Laminated Steel (high-carbon core, stainless outers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 1\/4\" (108 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.125\" (3.2 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight in Sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang, peened over washer at pommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional pouch style with lynx footprint cutout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorway\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelle (since 1932)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable exclusively from Ragweed Forge — the leading source for Scandinavian and Finnish working knives.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ragweed Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154828689498,"sku":"200310","price":164.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/8744\/2522\/files\/gaupe_h3ls_vert.webp?v=1774893921","url":"https:\/\/venatorhunting.com\/products\/helle-gaupe-h3ls-laminated-steel","provider":"Venator hunting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}