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Offline kbaknife

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Li'l Helper
« on: April 05, 2010, 06:43:00 PM »
For those big chores around camp and clearing that next path through the woods.

Forged from some large stock 1095 and clay processed during the heat treatment for a hamon.
Some choice African Blackwood for a firm handle grip when hacking through the jungle or defending oneself from wild boars.
Or Sasquatch.

Selectively polished stainless double guard.

 
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When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2010, 08:42:00 PM »
Beautiful!!!!
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Offline LONGBOWKID

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2010, 09:15:00 PM »
Is that your usual grind or a full flat grind Karl?

She's a real looker. Love that hamon and the fit and finish is superb as always.

Brandon
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Offline kbaknife

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2010, 09:28:00 PM »
Well, when it comes down to it, it IS my normal grind, which is full flat, to about 98.5% complete, and then a "special" process right at the end to leave a tiny bit of mass right above the cutting edge to support abuse.
I use absolutely NO slack belt at all in my grinds.
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When the last deer disappears into the morning mist,
When the last elk vanishes from the hills,
When the last buffalo falls on the plains,
I will hunt mice for I am a hunter and I must have my freedom.
Chief Joseph

Offline Lin Rhea

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2010, 09:58:00 PM »
It has a wicked sort of a beauty to it Karl. A real knockout. Lin  :clapper:
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Offline Kevin Evans

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2010, 10:38:00 PM »
Cool Karl!!
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Offline Steve Nuckels

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #6 on: April 05, 2010, 10:43:00 PM »
Karl, your work and style has a very solid and great appeal!  Always enjoy your posts!  My knife (Brokeback Chairman)  made short work of a field dressing chore this past season!

Thanks,

Steve
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Offline Doug Campbell

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2010, 12:35:00 AM »
Sweet!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline OconeeDan

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2010, 07:55:00 AM »
Nothing little about that one!  Beautiful Karl.
Dan
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Offline prarieboy

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2010, 02:10:00 PM »
VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY nice Karl !!
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Offline TxMoon

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Re: Li'l Helper
« Reply #10 on: April 07, 2010, 04:10:00 AM »
wicked hamon  I like it good job Karl
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