Mândra - Les Stroud Design
200620
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The Mândra knife is a staff favorite and often brought along on daily adventures. It's small and versatile, making it a perfect companion on any expedition.
The Mândra is the third knife developed in collaboration with Les Stroud and also the smallest in the collection. Being a small knife, it is surprising how good the handle fits even if you have larger hands. For medium to large hands, it is often used as a three finger grip.
A small knife is often considered to be more versatile. When it comes to the Mandra, this theory proves this to be very true. The well-proportioned triple laminated stainless steel blade comes razor sharp right out of the box. Ready to be used on your next adventure.
Comes with a secure leather sheath for belt carry and accompanied with a leather lanyard. * Left-handed sheath available (place comment in order notes).
The name Mândra means 'Proud' in Romanian.
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| Specifications | Mândra |
| Weight incl. sheath | 110 g / 3.88 oz |
| Blade material | Triple laminated Helle steel, stainless (H3LS) |
| Blade thickness | 2,6 mm / 0.102 inch |
| Blade length | 69 mm / 2.72 inches |
| Blade construction | Full tang |
| Handle material | Curly birch |
| Handle length | 80 mm / 3.15 inches |
| Sheath material | Genuine leather (brown) |
| Design by | Les Stroud |
| Design year | 2015 |
The collaboration between Les Stroud and Helle goes back more than 10 years and is based on true friendship, respect for other people’s deep knowledge and love for nature.
Mândra was developed during the spring of 2014 to accompany Les during his adventures in Romania. Tested and used during this time living off the land in the Romanian alps, during the filming of Survivorman. Anders from Helle joined the Survivorman team in Romania, and made adjustments according to Les' personal requests after testing.
Special thanks to the Salvamont Mountain Rescue for an epic adventure and true hospitality.
All Helle knives come with tube packaging and information leaflet.
Much to short handle , blade little to short. A slightly larger version would be the perfect knife. This one is close to useless.
Mândra - Les Stroud Design
The Hella Mandra is a great and convenient knife. It is a great size to wear on my neck during cold times when bulky in wear. The blade came not very sharp but took a minute to make it sharp as hell. It holds its edge and is easy to sharpen when needed. The Birch handles are very nice and fit my medium sized hand great. This knife is most beautiful knife i own. Pls keep in mind that its 3 fingers hold
One of my new favorites. An excellent knife. I live and work on a ranch in Wyoming. I use this little knife everyday. Superb.
Bought it second hand.
Super sharp, super endurable, beautiful.
But unfortunately the handle is at least 1 cm too short. I have glove size 10 and get 3½ fingers' grip on the handle