Helle Offers New Variant Of Their Kletten Knife

Last July, Norwegian knife maker Helle announced their smallest knife, the Kletten. Since then, Helle has been looking at ways of improving it, including trying to source a darker wood…

Enter Kebony. Kebony is a Norwegian innovation whereby wood is stabilized using waste biomass, making traditional northern woods denser and darker in the same process. The result is a sustainable wood that outperforms traditional, exotic hardwoods. The scales on the new Kletten K are made from kebonized maple, which leaves the patterning of the maple intact while strengthening the already dense structure of the maple further.

The Kebony will offer a satin finish that will age and turn grey over time (if you want to) just by leaving it exposed to the elements. If you want it to remain brown, just apply oil every now and again.

The Kletten K will be available in selected stores by early October 2020.