BOLD & DEPENDABLE

NORWEGIAN-QUALITY

“HELLE”

“GT”

MULTI-PURPOSE

UTILITY KNIFE/TOOL

No Reserve. No Minimum. Priced To Sell. 

This quality Norwegian HELLE GT MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY KNIFE/ TOOL comes in a “ready-to-use” condition with its very sharp “IT WILL DEFINITELY CUT” Straight-Back Shape Blade. With focus on quality and craftmanship, each HELLE Knife can take up to 45 different manual procedures before completion to help it to withstand challenges by the outdoors. Part of the design process includes the blades created using triple laminated stainless steel blades providing maximum resistance to breakage while keeping the desired edge sharpness and keeping them sharp for much longer.

Constructed from high quality materials like laminated steels, reindeer and exotic woods, Helle Knives are constantly upgraded with the values of quality, affordability and usability. Quality also comes with association and collaboration with the likes of Les Stroud (Survivor Man). Entering the HELLE product line, the GT, designed by Gunnar Lothe, became very popular with its triple laminated steel, in the later part of the 1990s.

The HELLE GT is a refined and polished knife. Solid and durable, this quality multi-purpose utility knife/tool is immediately noticeable with its curly birch handle housing its stick tang. In addition, the handsome aluminium guard finalizes a beautiful piece of cutlery. Combined with its well-made custom belt-mountable genuine leather sheath with secured with a snap button holder to help prevent droppage and/or loss, this knife is complete providing a handy and practical woodsman/angler tool ready for immediate use anywhere in the wilderness.

NOTE ON CONDITION

eBay bidders who are interested in this HELLE GT MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY KNIFE/TOOL should be aware that this utility knife/tool does display minor signs of its past use. The blade surface shows minute past sharpening/polishing lines The edge is very sharp providing the IT WILL CUT! confidence making a wonderful acquisition to the outdoorsman. The beautiful curly birch handle easily grabs the attention of the onlooker. The thick tang provides the solid feel when gripping the handle.

Please note that the overall existing extremely fine and operable condition of this hand knife/tool was considered in making appropriate value adjustments in setting the minimum bid amount for this auction. The value of this utility knife/tool comes with its existing condition and Norwegian-quality design and precision manufacture.

eBay bidders are encouraged to fully examine all pictures and review this input before making any decision to participate in this auction.

As would be judged from our research for authenticity, close review, and evidenced by examination of the multiple pictures provided in this listing and using the valuation guides*, this Norwegian HELLE GT MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY KNIFE/TOOL With Its Custom Genuine Leather Sheath might be graded with the EXCELLENT+ rating in accordance with the criteria:

EXCELLENT: A knife that shows no more than 10 percent blade wear. Handles are sound with no cracks. Blades snap well. Some discoloration of blades or handles is acceptable. Many have been heavily cleaned. The knife is completely usable; metal is 90-100% and may have a trace of rust and some dark patina; wood/bone/antler 80% original or old finish, smooth surface and edges slightly rounded; minimal wear and no repair; maker's marks, if present, are clear and easily legible.

NOTE: Grading is an art and not an exact science thereby creating the need for sound judgment. To address the wide scope of possibility, most grading guides are purposely vague and somewhat subjective in nature.  Grading combines personal opinion, subject matter research, past experience, and knowledge to allow each individual a distinct perspective in assessing reasonable or acceptable condition. Value determination comes with the rarity, customization, existing item condition as derived from review of available pictures, questions to the seller, and study of pertinent reference materials. Multiple pictures taken at different angles and available lighting may offer the only possible visual overview of specific features along with the revelation of both the highlights and failings to generate an acceptable value that would support a sound decision whether to participate in this auction. A knife that shows no more than 10 percent blade wear. Handles are sound with no cracks. Blades snap well. Some discoloration of blades or handles is acceptable. Many have been heavily cleaned. The knife is complexly usable; metal is 90-100% and may have a trace of rust and some dark patina; wood/bone/antler 80% original or old finish, smooth surface and edges slightly rounded; minimal wear and no repair; maker's marks, if present, are clear and easily legible.


* REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE COLLECTOR KNIVES 10th Edition by C. Houston Price, Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives: A Complete Guide to Hunting Knives, Survival Knives, Folding Knives, Skinning Knives, Sharpeners, and More by Roger Eckstine, Stan Shaw, Master Cutler: The Story of a Sheffield Craftsman by Geoffrey Tweedale,  The Complete Guide To Hunting Knives Book; Selecting The Right Blade, by Durwood Hollis, American Handmade Knives Of Today by B.R. Hughes, BLADE'S GUIDE TO KNIVES & THEIR VALUES, 7TH EDITION edited by Steve Shackleford, American Premium Guide To KNIVES & RAZORS; Identification And Values 4th Edition, by Jim Sargent. PENKNIVES And Other Folding Knives by Simon Moore,  GOINS' ENCYCLOPEDIA of CUTLERY MARKINGS by John and Charlotte Goins, SWISS ARMY KNIVES by Derek Jackson, The Sheffield Knife Book: A History and Collectors' Guide by Geoffrey Tweedale, Swords, Daggers & Cutlasses by Gerald Weland, The International Blade Collectors Association Price Guide to Antique Knives Paperback by J. Bruce Voyles, Table Knives And Forks by Simon Moore, The Complete Encyclopedia of KNIVES by A. E. Hartink, Tweedale's Directory of Sheffield Cutlery Manufacturers 1740-2013,  Geoffrey Tweedale, THE GENTLEMAN'S POCKET KNIFE By Stefan Schmalhaus, THE HERITAGE OF ENGLISH KNIVES By David Hayden-Wright, A Collectors Guide To Swords Daggers & Cutlasses By Gerald Weland, KNIVES - MILITARY EDGED TOOLS & WEAPONS By James Marchington, Simple Knifemaking by Nicholas Tomihama,  National Knife Collector?s Association (NKCA), and various Internet web sites to include: https://www.bladeforums.com, https://www.knifemagazine.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocketknife#Slip_joint_knife, http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com

BACKGROUND. Helle have been making knives in Norway since 1932 and have a well-deserved reputation for producing a very high-quality range of knives for bushcraft, hunting, fishing and general outdoor use. Their triple-laminated blade design ensures superb edge retention and blade stability.

Note To eBay Auction Bidders Located Outside The United States: This knife is being auctioned with the full intent of providing the winning eBay Auction Bidder (Buyer) this auction item without incident. However, with the purchase of certain types of knives (military, hunting, daggers, swords, combat, et cetera) or like cutting devices to individuals of certain countries, there can be some international legal transaction and import complications. 

Every effort will be made to conduct a proper and legal transaction while avoiding any/all complications that come with sale of a new/used knife or like cutting device to any country that may restrict the importation of such an item. Following United States (U.S.) Customs Declaration obligations, all purchase information will be posted on the U.S. Customs Declaration Form to indicate the packaging contents. Under no circumstances will any obscure knife or cutting device description with the intent to confuse, be created to help avoid possible shipment & handling complications. 

International eBay Auction Bidders should familiarize themselves on any/all restrictions/policies regarding importation of any knife or like cutting device. With this notice, East Coast Bits will not be responsible for any unexpected seizure and/or holding of this knife by the Customs/Postal authorities of the eBay Auction Bidder's country. If there is any doubt whether the importation of such a knife as listed may be restricted, a decision not to participate in this auction is advised. 

Finally, the Buyer is to acknowledge the full responsibility to address and handle any/all questions as well as any/all expected/unexpected duty or an import tax charges incurred for the importation of this knife. Tracking of this knife will be possible and posted until it departs the United States. Further tracking through the Customs and Postal authorities of the country of the Buyer can only be done by the winning eBay Auction Bidder. The Buyer is to be aware that the time to have this knife delivered may be increased if there is any delay due to involvement by Customs/ Postal authorities of the winning eBay Auction Bidder's country. In addition, and as necessary, the winning eBay Auction Bidder (Buyer)  will be totally responsible to take all/any required action to retrieve this knife from the Customs/Postal authorities of the winning eBay Auction Bidder's (Buyer's) country.

For purposes of clarification, the winning eBay Auction bidder is to be aware that this transaction is being done with the intent and assumption that the winning eBay Auction bidder is of legal age, sound mind, and allowed to acquire and possess this knife in compliance with the knife laws/restrictions/requirements, if any, set forth by the State of residence as per indicated by the registered mailing address of the eBay Auction winner. East Coast Bits advises that the winning eBay Auction bidder as the knife owner should be knowledgeable and responsible in practicing good knife safety judgement taking proper precautions to prevent unintentional knife-related injuries.

With receipt of this knife as listed in this eBay Auction, the winning eBay Auction bidder accepts the condition that East Coast Bits will not be liable for any infraction of residency laws and/or injuries incurred from the use of this knife.

Most of the dimensions/features/details/markings of this fine cutlery are mentioned or shown in the pictures provided. The total shipping weight of this HELLE GT MULTI-PURPOSE UTILITY KNIFE/TOOL And Its Custom Genuine Leather Sheath, together with protective packing materials will be approximately 9 ounces. The United States Postal System (USPS) postage rate guidelines regarding the size, weight, dimensions, location of recipient and value; suggest that this parcel to be shipped to the eBay registered mailing address of the winning bidder using USPS Ground AdvantageTM Service Postage.

Please note that an invoice will show the total payment breakdown for the (1) winning auction bid, and (2) State Tax if applicable, will be sent after the auction.

For the eBay Auction bidding winner located outside the United States (US), the automated payment software will generate a United States CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM (CN22) containing the eBay registered mailing address that will be used as the shipping label placed onto the envelope/packet/package. 

Terms And Conditions

1.This auction item is being auctioned "as is" with the East Coast Bits (ECB) description, condition, suggested evaluation/opinion along with the pictures as shown. Information presented in the listing description comes from combining ECB knowledge and expertise, consignor input, references, conferences with subject matter experts, and in-house research using available written material, and unrestricted accessible graphic and text information made available through the Internet. Often available written and online references are mentioned to provide the eBay bidder an opportunity, as desired, to review more information about the auction item. To comply with eBay policy concerning the prevention of possible malicious intent, only the display of secure hypertext transfer protocol (HTTPS) links will be placed into the listing.

2. ECB attempts to provide multiple photographs using different angles and directional lighting together with adequate descriptive text to assist the eBay bidder in making an informative decision before involvement. While this effort to describe all features/aspects is done in due diligence, it is rare but always possible that some flaw or fault might be missed in the initial assessment and description of this auction item. Note that some pictures may be numbered or identified to bring attention to some feature/detail or functional aspect of the auction item. Pictures of objects taken through plastic or glass can be difficult with reflected rays of light that may detract from the true coloring or cause the surface of an object to reflect the light source(s) or display aspects of the plastic/glass surface. ECB strongly encourages eBay bidders to review all the pictures and the auction item description to help create a satisfactory auction transaction. Questions about a description and/or specific picture(s) are always welcome.

3. For a used auction item, wear and tear aspects that are described in the text and are displayed in the attached photos were the primary factors used by ECB to classify this item condition as pre-owned or used. The overall existing condition was then fully considered by ECB in making appropriate value adjustments in setting the minimum bid for this auction.

4. Satisfaction guaranteed. Full refund privilege minus postage and insurance costs are possible if this auction item is returned within 30 days of receipt using the same manner of delivery, postage, and insurance as applicable. To help expedite this auction item return process, an explanatory email message to ECB for the requested return would be appreciated. This auction item along with any related original box/packaging will be expected to be in the same condition as sent.

5. To help in making an informed decision about involvement, potential eBay bidders are encouraged to ask any questions about the description, references, pictures, postage, shipping arrangements, prior to bidding. Note that while ECB monitors all of its eBay listings to know whether a question has been received about an auction item in order to provide a full answer to all questions if possible, ECB may not be able to respond to all questions that are received just prior to the auction closing.

6. eBay bidders are kindly encouraged not to bid if there is any cause for doubt, answers to questions have not been received or do not answer the question raised, or if there is a bidder refusal to accept any of the terms and conditions that are presented herein. In addition, eBay bidders are requested not to bid if there are not any financial means to pay for this auction item, postage, other postal services, and any associated insurance. As may become necessary, non-payment issues will be addressed using the established eBay Problem Resolution process.

7. The shipment of this auction item to any location outside the United States will require the preparation of a US Customs Declaration label on the envelope/packet/package. With the use of online postage labels, the eBay/PayPal program software will display the listing information on the label including the description of the auction item, weight, and the value as indicated by the winning bid amount. ECB is committed to abide by all stipulated U.S. International Regulations For Mailing. Any/all requests by the winning eBay bidder for any deviation from these published regulations and/or restrictions will be denied.

8. A payment using PayPal service for the total auction transaction costs is desired. Winning eBay bidders should contact ECB prior to the auction closing to allow any consideration for acceptance of any other form of payment. Failure to make this contact will be the winning eBay bidder confirmation of acceptance to use PayPal for payment. ECB is controlled and will abide by the operational and financial aspects (as the Seller) as established by eBay. Per eBay guidance, the winning eBay bidder will be required to directly interact with eBay on questions regard any of the financial aspects (as the Buyer) of this transaction.

9. The winning eBay bidder is requested to review the accuracy of the current mailing address as registered in PayPal. Unless a different mailing address is identified and specified by the winning eBay bidder via an email message to ECB prior to shipment, the mailing address registered in PayPal will be used. ECB may send an email message through eBay for an English translation of a registered foreign address to help assure the correct processing of mail distribution and delivery.


10. ECB will make every attempt to ship this auction item on the next business day after PayPal payment. If this shipment cannot be accomplished within this target 1-day schedule for whatever reason, ECB will notify the winning eBay bidder of the delay and provide some input as known about on the expected date of shipment. Note that delays are infrequent but can occasionally occur in acquiring appropriate and sufficient packing materials to provide suitable and adequate protection for the auction item during transportation and delivery.

11. Payment through PayPal must fully clear before an auction item is sent in a secure manner using protective materials to help safeguard against if from any accidental damage during transportation and delivery.

12. ECB will attempt to investigate and provide full and informative email communications about the shipping and delivery status of this transaction after the auction closing if not indicated through the automatic progress updates posted onto the eBay auction transaction. ECB cannot track the delivery progress status outside the US.

13. ECB may send a message through eBay to determine the reason for the lack of payment or communications with the eBay bidder within seven (7) days after the end of the auction. In addition, ECB may take action to coordinate with eBay to assist in the resolution of a non-payment matter.

14. ECB will strive to make this bidding/buying experience to be both pleasant and acceptable in order to earn the satisfaction and the possible eBay bidder positive input to the ECB eBay profile. ECB will be very pleased to provide positive input to the winning eBay bidder profile as well.