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Offline Ron LaClair

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My new Chopper
« on: October 05, 2017, 11:31:00 AM »
Just received my new Bolo Chopper from James Helm of Helm Enterprises. James is a former winner on the "Forged In Fire" TV program and resides near San Antonio TX.  www.helmforge.com

You might wonder why I'd want such a big knife. First because I like knives of all sizes and also it'll come in handy for making natural blinds like I use to do many years ago. At 81 years old I've decided to stay out of the trees and just hunt from the ground. Sounds like a good excuse to get a new blade right?

sorry about the poor quality of the cell phone selfie

   
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2017, 11:47:00 AM »
nice big hunk of steel !
 wonder why they never gave out arrowheads as a challenge in the "Forged in fire" series.
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Offline TIM B

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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2017, 11:52:00 AM »
That's a beast of a knife!  I bet it came w a sheath that's just as nice!
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2017, 11:55:00 AM »
It came with a Kydex sheath like this one. I'm thinking a leather sheath down the road.

   
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Offline TIM B

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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2017, 12:04:00 PM »
The leather sheath would fit you a bit better!  You could probably do a leather wrap and change the nylon strap and add some leather fringe and it would look perfect
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2017, 02:30:00 PM »
Awesome blade!! What's the handle material?
Also, I agree that that knife screams for a leather sheath... just my two cents.
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2017, 02:36:00 PM »
Great looking knife.  I like a rough looking blade like that with the hammer marks.  That's just my style.
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2017, 03:11:00 PM »
Yes, a leather sheath built around the Kydex. Added safety with Mountain Man good looks. >>>----> Ken
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2017, 04:07:00 PM »
I was expecting the chopper you ride, my bad
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2017, 04:16:00 PM »
James's wrap's the handle, then a tight para cord over that, then epoxy over that. Very hard and gives it a good non slip grip surface. My knife is the 2nd one down getting ready for the epoxy finish.  

   
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Offline mark Willoughby

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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2017, 05:03:00 PM »
Hell of a knife Ron
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2017, 05:16:00 PM »
"that's not a knife. this is a knife"
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2017, 07:02:00 PM »
Yes Sir Ron, thats a good amount of blade, should be just enough!
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Offline Bill Turner

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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2017, 07:20:00 PM »
That oughta get the job done, for sure.   :thumbsup:
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Offline ChuckC

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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2017, 08:35:00 PM »
Nice !   I agree with the comment that a leather sheath matches you ( and the knife) better.  Pix when you get one ?
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2017, 11:46:00 PM »
Now that's a knife    :thumbsup:
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #16 on: October 06, 2017, 12:33:00 AM »
Don't fall asleep with that in your hand.
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Offline Warden609

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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2017, 11:10:00 AM »
Looking good!
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #18 on: October 06, 2017, 12:55:00 PM »
Heck with the knife, I want one of those moose antler hats.
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Re: My new Chopper
« Reply #19 on: October 07, 2017, 11:57:00 AM »
Who says you can't bring a KNIFE to a gun fight ... go get'm Ron
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