Norwegian Knives Born in the Fjords
The Helle story began in the 1920s when Steinar Helle returned home to Norway from America with fresh ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit. Back in the quiet village of Holmedal, he joined forces with his brother Sigmund, who had mastered the art of steelwork under their father's guidance. Together, they spotted something interesting: local farmers needed knives that could work as hard as they did, but they also treasured their decorative "Sunday best" blades worn proudly to church.
Helle Knives Made for Life
That perfect balance of beauty and grit became Helle's signature in 1932, and it still guides every knife they craft today. Each blade combines triple-laminated steel with locally sourced birch handles, creating tools that feel just as at home tackling tough outdoor tasks as they do being passed down through generations. Here at Aktiv, we're proud to be one of the few U.S. retailers carrying these remarkable Norwegian knives — because like the Helle brothers, we believe that something can be both incredibly functional and beautifully crafted at the same time.
