When Helle decided to make a full flat grind knife, the Mandra was the obvious choice. It is small, well-proportioned and has a blade shape that invites slicing. It fits in your pocket, on your belt or around your neck, and is ready and available whenever you need to harvest, cut, slice, dice or cook - the new Mandra FG is the ultimate allround blade for the hiker that enjoys the food breaks as much as the hike itself.
Whereas the standard Mandra's scandi grind performs well for mosts tasks, the Mandra FG excels at slicing. Whether you are harvesting mushrooms or slicing them up on your cutting board, the new Mandra FG's 12C27 blade will make sure that you cut clean and cut good. Although the same shape, it has a slightly thicker handle than the standard Mandra because the white liners are thicker. This creates a very balanced blade that you can work with over time.
The Mandra FG comes with a tan leather sheath with a snap button for secure attachment. The white stitching matches the colour of the liner of the knife.
The original Mandra was the third knife developed in collaboration with "Survivorman" Les Stroud. The name Mândra means 'Proud' in Romanian.
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Specifications
Mândra FG
Weight incl. sheath
104 g / 3.88 oz
Blade material
12c27, stainless
Blade thickness
2,5 mm / 0.102 inch
Blade length
69 mm / 2.72 inches
Blade construction
Full tang
Handle material
Curly birch and vulcanized fibre
Handle length
80mm / 3.15 inches
Sheath material
Genuine leather
Design by
Les Stroud / Helle
Design year
2015 / 2023
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I bought this knife end of summer in 2024 in hopes of using it during the deer hunting season here in Ohio, U.S.A. unfortunately I did not get any deer. However I did drop a large doe second day of our archery season ( my first deer ever at almost 50 years old ) and this little guy did not disappoint. I was able to field dress my deer easily. Just this past Sunday ( 9 November 2025 ) I harvested a young buck and again the Mandra worked out flawlessly. Thank you for making such great knives, I plan on purchasing a Nord Sleipner in the not to distant future to add to my hunting pack. I also own a Steinbit but haven't put it to work yet.
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Donald Dieterich
A Very Good Knife!
I happen to like small knives. This is the best. The Mandra FG is so well made, easy to carry, is balanced, very sharp, great in hand, and has a blade shape conducive to multiple uses. It’s full flat grind make it quite the slicer. Its leather sheath fits well on my belt for easy access and even in pocket. This quality knife is a pleasure to own.