In Norse mythology, Idun was the goddess of fertility, and was responsible for guarding the apples that ensured the gods eternal youth. To many, she was also a symbol of love and rebirth, and in a famous poem she was referred to as the lover of the gods (ása leika).
Unlike earlier knife models in the Northern Lights series, the NL5 (VG10W) is a little rounder and softer in form, and therefore an excellent choice as a hunting knife. The straight, fairly generous leather grip gives complete control over the powerful laminated VG10W blade.
The edge is made of our now renowned VG10W steel and the sides consist of tough, all-stainless 420J2 steel. This combination is good since it brings together all conceivable and desirable properties such as resilience, resistance to torque and edge-durability in a single blade.
The well-made leather handle darkens with age, acquiring a beautiful patina through use.
The knife comes with a black high quality leather sheath for right hand use.
Specifications
| Blade length: |
100 mm |
| Total length: |
215 mm |
| Blade thickness: |
5 mm |
| Weight: |
170 g |
| Blade: |
Lam. VG10W |
| Hardness: |
59 HRC |