{"product_id":"helle-mandra-620","title":"Helle Mandra","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are very proud to present the Mandra, developed by Helle and Les Stroud – “Survivorman”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" wfd-id=\"49\"\u003eIn order to perfect the design of this newest Helle knife, we travelled to the raw, remote and overwhelmingly beautiful country of Romania working alongside Les Stroud on his latest Survivorman episodes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe location of the expedition was situated in the Carpathian, a 1.450 kilometre mountain range extending through Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania and Serbia. An area of great dynamic contrast with both picturesque valleys and striking mountain peaks of over 2.500 metres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn area of untouched nature, the Carpathian Mountains have impressive flora and fauna in addition to presenting the largest populations of brown bears, wolves, chamois and lynxes in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" wfd-id=\"48\"\u003eFrom a cultural perspective this area is the border between Europe and Asia with the famous Transylvanian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan wfd-id=\"47\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDracula legend based on the Ottoman controversy between the Romanians and the Turks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring Les’ time in Romania, early prototypes of The Mandra were utilized in the Survivorman Romania episode. Adjustments and refinements were then integrated into the final design with Anders working directly on location with Les when he returned from his film excursion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" wfd-id=\"46\"\u003e“We are extremely proud to present a brand new Les Stroud knife” notes Anders Haglund, head of international marketing with Helle. “In fact; the word Mandra literally means proud, and the new knife is named for the hilly peak where Les was found by the Salvamont rescue party during filming Survivorman in Romania”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLes Stroud continues: “Put to the test during my intense filming of Survivorman and inspired by the raw and breathtaking nature of Romania, I now have the pleasure of unveiling my latest knife collaboration with Anders Haglund and Helle knives; The Mandra.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight | 2.4 oz. \/ 70 g. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade material | Triple laminated stainless steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade thickness | .10 in \/ 2.6 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length | 2.7 in \/ 69 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle material | Curly Birch and Vulcan Fiber. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle length | 3.1 in \/ 80 mm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath material | Genuine leather. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign By | Les Stroud, 2015.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Helle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31788212322398,"sku":"620","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/8972\/4516\/files\/helle-helle-mandra.jpg?v=1743605649","url":"https:\/\/oppalachianoutfitters.shop\/products\/helle-mandra-620","provider":"Appalachian Outfitters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}