{"product_id":"helle-gaupe-new-12c27-blade-10310","title":"Helle Gaupe (New 12C27 Blade) #10310","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Helle Gaupe in Sandvik 12C27. Norway's classic hunting steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHelle Gaupe with new 12C27 blade (#10310)\u003c\/strong\u003e features the all-around Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel that's been Norway's go-to knife steel for generations. Prized for its perfect balance of edge retention, easy field sharpening, and corrosion resistance, 12C27 is the steel that built Norwegian knifemaking's global reputation.\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\u003eWhy Hunters Choose the 12C27 Gaupe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e — Norway's go-to working knife steel, exceptional edge retention with easy field re-sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 1\/4\" blade length\u003c\/strong\u003e — more blade than smaller hunting knives, enough to handle butchering and tougher camp chores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-point profile\u003c\/strong\u003e for versatile skinning, slicing, and general utility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully rounded handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortable for heavy cuts, slight finger guard for control when wet or bloody\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-tang construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — peened over a washer at the pommel for traditional, durable assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional pouch sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e — secure retention with instant access (no fumbling with snaps), lynx footprint cutout decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight on the belt\u003c\/strong\u003e despite full-sized blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Norway\u003c\/strong\u003e by Helle since 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig-game hunting where you need real cutting authority for skinning and quartering. Bushcraft trips where the knife has to do everything. Camp work where you'd rather have one good knife than three mediocre ones. The Gaupe is the all-around knife for hunters who appreciate that one knife done right beats three knives done halfway.\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 #10310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandvik 12C27 Stainless Steel\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":43154828820570,"sku":"201310","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/8744\/2522\/files\/gaupe_12c27_vert.webp?v=1774893921","url":"https:\/\/venatorhunting.com\/products\/helle-gaupe-new-12c27-blade-10310","provider":"Venator hunting","version":"1.0","type":"link"}