Helle Algonquin Neck Knife

Excellent knife

Got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and he loved it! He will use it for whittling.

My third Hella knife, and every one beautifully made and very sharp right out of the box. Usual fast and efficient delivery that I have come to rely on from the Canadian Outdoor Equipment Company.

Excellent knife, awesome quality, fast shipping. This knife is a work of art. Excellent grip, very useful.

Very happy eith this purchase. I have been using my Algonquin knife non-stop since I got it. The blade came razor sharp and it has stayed that way after lots of use. I will definitely be buying more Helle knives. Also, the leather neck sheath is very nice.

I've carried this knife nearly every day since it came in the mail including on a recent weekend camping trip. It is a great knife. It will do 95% of what I need. I have medium/large hands and can get all four fingers on the handle. I thought my other Helle knife was sharp until I cut with this Algonquin. I'd buy another one.

I had been window shopping for a smaller puukko for about six months when I finally pulled the trigger on this knife. Good looking, a fine pedigree, and favorable reviews influenced my decision to purchase this knife despite the higher price tag than I normally am willing to pay.

A year later and this has become my first choice for any outdoor excursion with no exceptions. It holds a razor sharp edge well and takes a strop easily. The steel is fantastic; no corrosion even with the blade frequently exposed to water on the West Coast. I was originally concerned about the handle as it isn't the most water resistant material though with irregular treatment of oil and beeswax the handle hasn't been an issue at all. I've yet to chip or roll the blade despite the abuse it occasionally takes. I have medium-small hands(glove size 8) and the handle is surprisingly comfortable with all grips with no hot spots even when carving or splitting down kindling for my twig stove.

I've never used a neck knife previously and this method of wearing the knife has grown on me.

TLDR: Light weight, razor sharp, easy to maintain, and comfortable to use, this knife is a genuine winner!

I really like this knife and I have carried it on many backpacking and hiking trips. However, after a couple of years of normal use the blade edge has a number of damaged areas, including warping and small nicks. I expected more from a Helle knife.