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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Lee Slikkers on February 02, 2012, 03:47:48 pm

Title: Another knife build...
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 02, 2012, 03:47:48 pm

Received this "HELLE" blade quite awhile ago from a White Elephant Swap done on the Tradgang site.  I finally worked up the courage to try a knife build.  The handle is Zebra wood, leather & stainless steel washers for spacers and Whitetail antler as well...fun little project actually.  Off to build a sheath for her now.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CSyoy2t-BsE/TyrVNDXsUKI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/deY0fpSkmS0/w408-h306-k/CIMG2543.JPG)

Thanks for looking~

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 02, 2012, 04:00:42 pm

Very nice work Lee! I want one man!

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: mullet on February 02, 2012, 07:09:31 pm

Very nice, Lee. Those Helle blades are sharp right out of the box, I have several.

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 02, 2012, 09:59:59 pm

Looks awesome to me........very nice.

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 02, 2012, 10:14:40 pm

Thanks guys, it was fun enough that until I get a forge built I may have to pick up a few more of their blanks...

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: bowtarist on February 02, 2012, 10:15:15 pm

WOW Knifesmith Lee, that's a beaut!!  dpgratz

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: nativenoobowyer86 on February 02, 2012, 10:43:34 pm

wow! thats surely impressive!

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Cameroo on February 02, 2012, 11:21:45 pm

Cool beans Lee.  Make sure you show us the sheath too! :)

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 02, 2012, 11:31:24 pm

Cameroo, dunno man...you're the "LeatherSmith" around here, mine will be a pretty humble attempt.

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Cameroo on February 03, 2012, 02:09:20 am

I don't think I've seen a "humble attempt" on anything you've ever posted on the forum... just sayin  :P

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 03, 2012, 02:23:12 am

LOL, well...I think your work is pretty dang snazzy too my friend, thanks.

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: GregB on February 03, 2012, 09:45:22 am

Very nice, post a picture of the sheath when you finish it please... I also enjoy the leather work. ;)

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: sadiejane on February 03, 2012, 09:54:21 am

lee-nice job on that handle.
really like the look.
and love those helle blades they're sharp as helle!

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: MWirwicki on February 03, 2012, 10:21:23 am

Nice Lee!  You're getting into the knifing a bit, huh?  You may have found another addiction!

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Pappy on February 03, 2012, 10:44:38 am

Sweet,I love knives and I love that one. :)
  Pappy

Title: Re: Another knife build...
Post by: Lee Slikkers on February 03, 2012, 02:46:38 pm

Thank you, Thank you!

Matt, the knives are just a small diversion for the moment...maybe after I build me a small forge then the sickness might be of some concern  >:D