Every year Helle releases a special edition knife that offers some special features or is unique in some way. This year’s special edition is the Harding Rubin. This year, the Harding turns 40 and celebrates its Ruby anniversary. To mark the occasion and to honor the success and legacy of the Harding, we have dedicated our 2026 limited edition knife to the model originally created by Helle worker Erling Opstad.
The Harding is a modern Helle classic. The beautiful handle that combines light and dark materials and the highly polished, drop-point blade have contributed to it being one of our most popular models throughout our 94-year history.
Weight incl. sheath: 148 grams / 0.33 lbs
Blade material: Triple Laminated Helle stainless steel (H3LS)
Blade thickness: 3.1 mm / 1.22 inches
Blade length: 100 mm / 3.94 inches
Blade construction: Stick tang
Handle material: Kebony, Dyed Red Leather, Spalted Beech
Handle length: 110 mm / 4.33 inches
Sheath material: Genuine Black Leather w/ red stitching
The Harding Rubin (rubin being the Norwegian word for Ruby) plays on the history of the Harding, but changes the visual aspects of the knife in ways that are quite striking. First, we have incorporated the ruby-color in both the handle and the sheath, adding red leather to the handle and to the stitching on the sheath. This plays to this being the 40 year anniversary edition – and adds new flair and visibility to the design as well.
There are only 1000 pieces made, so be sure to ask for it at your local Helle dealer. Stay connected to Helle by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
