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    • Les Stroud Collaboration

    Helle Les Stroud Collaboration Knives — Temagami, Wabakimi & Mandra F6 at Knifeworks

    At Knifeworks, you're buying from an authorized Helle dealer: every knife in this series was co-designed with Survivorman star Les Stroud and field-tested during real wilderness expeditions, including filming in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania and the deep Canadian woods. Built with modified full-tang or semi-full tang construction, sharp 90-degree spines for striking ferro rods, and ergonomic curly birch handles, these knives bridge classic Scandinavian woodcraft with modern survival demands. Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.

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    Which Helle knife was used on Survivorman?+

    Les Stroud designed and used the Helle Temagami (HE1300) during several Survivorman episodes. Later, he developed and tested the compact Helle Mandra (HE1620) while living off the land in the Carpathian Mountains of Romania.

    Can you strike a ferro rod with the Helle Temagami?+

    Yes. The updated version of the Helle Temagami 14C28N features a sharp 90-degree spine directly out of the box, engineered specifically for striking ferrocerium fire-starting rods.

    What does the name "Mandra" mean?+

    The name Mandra is a Romanian word meaning "proud." Les Stroud named the knife in honor of the local mountain rescue teams who assisted him while filming in the Romanian Alps.

    What is the difference between the Helle Temagami and Helle Wabakimi?+

    The Temagami is a larger primary bushcraft knife featuring a 4.33-inch blade and a semi-full tang handle, whereas the Wabakimi is a more compact secondary knife featuring a 3.14-inch blade and a full-tang handle designed for fine detail carving.

    What makes the Les Stroud collaboration series different from other Helle knives?+

    Every knife in this series was field-tested directly by Les Stroud during Survivorman filming, resulting in real-world refinements like modified full-tang construction and 90-degree ferro rod spines not found on Helle's traditional stick-tang models.

    Which Les Stroud Helle knife is best for a first bushcraft knife?+

    The Helle Temagami (HE1300) is the best starting point as Les Stroud's flagship primary bushcraft design, offering a balanced 4.33-inch blade for heavy woodcarving, skinning, and fire prep.

    Is the Helle Mandra F6 good for backup or neck carry?+

    Yes. At 2.72 inches, the Mandra F6 (HE1620) is the smallest Les Stroud design, built as a lightweight neck or belt knife for trail carry and emergency detail cutting.

    Are there Helle KW Exclusives at Knifeworks?+

    Knifeworks stocks Helle's Les Stroud Collaboration lineup through our authorized dealer channels, including hard-to-find Temagami, Wabakimi, and Mandra F6 configurations. Call 888-225-9775 to check current availability.

    Les Stroud Collaboration lineup: models at Knifeworks

    SKUModelBlade / SteelTangBest For
    HE1300 / 201300 ★Temagami4.33" Sandvik 14C28NSemi-Full TangPrimary Bushcraft Knife
    HE1630 / 200630Wabakimi3.14" Sleipner / 12C27Full TangPrecision Woodcraft
    HE1620 / 200620Mandra F62.72" H3LSFull TangNeck Knife / Backup
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    Authorized Helle dealerEvery Les Stroud collaboration knife sourced through authorized channels, direct from Holmedal, Norway.
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    Same-day shippingShips from Columbia, Louisiana — 888-225-9775
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    Complete Les Stroud lineupTemagami, Wabakimi, and Mandra F6 in stock.
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    Call us before you buy888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.