Helle Myra 632 Limited Edition

The shape of the 632 Myra is a classic Helle design. With a 3.94-inch handle and a 2.83-inch blade, it is not a big knife, but the ergonomic shape of the handle and sturdiness and sharpness of the traditional three-layer Helle laminated steel means that it performs the basic functions of a Nordic knife particularly well: carving, slicing, and cutting comes naturally for Myra.

The composite handle and sheath bring a modern flair to the design. The handle combines Helle’s signature curly birch with a layer of red leather and darkened oak. The leather is matched by the red stitching which makes the brown leather sheath stand out among its Helle peers.

The story behind the knife is all about the timing. 2019 is a year of change at Helle. Former Director Torodd Helle is stepping down, and a new generation Helle is taking over. It is therefore a time to look back as well as forward. This year´s limited edition knife has been developed under the close supervision of Torodd as well as the new leadership team. “632 Myra brings together much of what Helle has developed into during my 40 years with the company – the traditional Nordic design emboldened by modern details from the new generation,” Torodd comments.

The name 632 Myra is also not a coincidence. The 2019 limited edition knife is the only current Helle knife that has the model number inscribed on the blade. 32 is an important number for Helle, given that it was the year Steinar and Sigmund started their work. And “Myra” is the local nickname for the farm where Steinar and Sigmund grew up – and where outgoing director Torodd lives today. “Myra was where it all started,” Torodd explains. “At the time there was no electricity in Holmedal, so Steinar and Sigmund would work when it rained, powering their grinding wheel with water from the local stream.” Though electrification and new markets made it possible for Helle to move to a larger factory in the 1940s, many of the principles of production that Helle work after today can be found in Myra. It is therefore fitting to honor the location with a knife.

This model has been limited to 250 pcs and is numbered on the tube.

1. Specs:
2. Overall Length: 6.77" (172mm)
3. Blade Length: 2.83" (72mm)
4. Blade Thickness: 0.10" (3mm)
5. Handle Length: 3.94"
6. Blade Steel: Stainless Steel
7. Blade Style: Drop Point
8. Blade Finish: Polished
9. Handle Material: Curly Birch - Read Leather - Darkened Oak
10. Weight: 1.9oz
11. Country of Origin: Norway
12. Sheath: Leather