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Title: Firts Helle creation
Post by: Zbearclaw on December 26, 2009, 12:50:00 PM: I got a few Odel blades from Dryad and put one together to go with dad's new Buffalo bow from Big Jim's Bow Co.

Cocobolo and Zebra. I like the shape, but would have preffered to have it laminated to match the bow better if time permitted.

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu112/ZekeB/knife1.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu112/ZekeB/knife2.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu112/ZekeB/knife3.jpg)

That Helle blade is insanely sharp out of the package.

Now I need to find some birch stock to stain/dye to match my Black Widow Graybark PSA and I will make one for myself.
Title: Re: Firts Helle creation
Post by: drewsbow on December 26, 2009, 05:41:00 PM: very nice work :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Firts Helle creation
Post by: prarieboy on December 26, 2009, 05:56:00 PM: Dad oughta like that!
Title: Re: Firts Helle creation
Post by: Zbearclaw on December 26, 2009, 07:06:00 PM: "Bop", as my kids call him, loved it. I will be in his pack from now on.

It was fun, thanks guys.
Title: Re: Firts Helle creation
Post by: Bodork on December 26, 2009, 07:35:00 PM: Nice job! Bet he cherishes it from now on.
Title: Re: Firts Helle creation
Post by: Steve Nuckels on December 28, 2009, 09:20:00 PM: I like the handle shape, and love the wood!

Steve
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Title: Re: Firts Helle creation
Post by: Zbearclaw on December 29, 2009, 09:55:00 PM: Thanks guys. I had a rough idea about the shape but basically started with a rough sketch and made it fit my mitt.

Now I am going to start one to match my Black Widow PSAII and hopefully finish it before I leave dad's workshop in 6 days.

Though hunting is the first priority after spending time with the family, so I may just have to do what I can and finish it at home.

Thanks again, this site is an incredible resource...