Roald Amundsen named his South Pole basecamp "Polheim"—Home at the Pole. In 1911, superior tools meant survival where others perished. The POLHEIM embodies that lesson. Compact EDC knife perfect for daily needs. 100mm blade. 215mm overall. Light enough to disappear, capable enough to depend on. Home is wherever your adventure takes you. With POLHEIM by your side, you'll always feel at home.
"When failure means death, mediocrity isn't an option."
Technical
MagnaCut or RWL-34 steel — optimized for extreme performance
Arctic-rated Micarta — maintains grip integrity at -40°C
High saber grind — optimized for precision cutting
Full tang construction with premium hardware — maximum durability
Lithuanian hand-made Kydex sheath with Ulticlip system
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POLHEIM
POLHEIM (Pole Home) was Amundsen's Antarctic basecamp during the legendary 1911 South Pole race. Superior tools meant success where others failed. We created a compact EDC knife that embodies Amundsen's practicality and adventurousness. Perfect for all your daily needs with expedition-grade reliability. 100mm blade with high saber grind. MagnaCut steel at 62-63 HRC. DBCM handle. 165g. 215mm overall. Lithuanian hand-made Kydex sheath with Ulticlip. Light, compact, unmatched maneuverability. Home is wherever your adventure takes you.
POLHEIM 15 ANNIVERSARY
15 years ago, inspired by Fridtjof Nansen's Arctic drift, Roald Amundsen dreamed of polar exploration. In 1911, he reached the South Pole and established Polheim—'Home at the Pole.' TRC Knives began in 2010 with a dream: create the finest knives in the world. 15 years later, this milestone edition celebrates that journey. 100mm RWL34 blade with distinctive swedge, luxury maroon polished Micarta. Time-proven steel, easy field maintenance. Only 100 made. Robust, functional, always ready. This is our Polheim.
POLHEIM SIGNATURE SERIES
Signature Series POLHEIM with premium MagnaCut steel and DLC coated blade with satin swedge / false edge. 100mm blade with high flat grind. DLC-coated blade with elegant satin-finished swedge. Black Camo Carbon Fiber handle. Lithuanian hand-made Kydex sheath with Ulticlip. 215mm overall. Signature Series with engraved signature.
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"The POLHEIM was tested during a 3-week expedition above the Arctic Circle. Temperature dropped to -38°C. The knife never failed. Neither did we."
Andrius Tricius, Founder & Master Bladesmith
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