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Title: Li'l Helper
Post by: kbaknife 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.

 (http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/kbaknife/Knives%2010/BSe-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: skullworks on April 05, 2010, 08:42:00 PM

Beautiful!!!!

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: LONGBOWKID 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

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: kbaknife 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.

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: Lin Rhea on April 05, 2010, 09:58:00 PM

It has a wicked sort of a beauty to it Karl. A real knockout. Lin  :clapper:

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: Kevin Evans on April 05, 2010, 10:38:00 PM

Cool Karl!!

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: Steve Nuckels 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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Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: Doug Campbell on April 06, 2010, 12:35:00 AM

Sweet!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: OconeeDan on April 06, 2010, 07:55:00 AM

Nothing little about that one!  Beautiful Karl.
Dan

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: prarieboy on April 06, 2010, 02:10:00 PM

VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY nice Karl !!

Title: Re: Li'l Helper
Post by: TxMoon on April 07, 2010, 04:10:00 AM

wicked hamon  I like it good job Karl