Bought this blade about a year ago, and just didn't get the inspiration till now. It's a big blade, but really handles well...designed too handle all the daily chores of the Norwegian Lapplanders...should do a nice job on a caribou!
Finished it about a week ago, but the weather has been so bad here, I was unable to do pics!
Helle Lappland blade, elk antler and pau ferro handle, single copper pin, CA finish. OAL 14.5" Blade 8"
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The last pic should give you an idea of size.
If anyone has any sheath ideas, please feel free to post, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for looking! :bigsmyl:
Awesome work! I used a similar blade and reprofiled it to use on a bowie. That is a great looking knife. Looks like you'll need a big chunk of leather! LOL!
Wow, are you tring to kill the caribou with it :goldtooth:
Nice knife i like the wood with the antler.
outstanding work..bd
Very nice knife! Great job on the handle!
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IN GOD WE TRUST
OOOOOOH YEAH !!!! Like that handle.
Love the handle!! great work with that one
Great job! I really like that knife.
Love how the antler flares at the blade! Nice!
I built one of those and made a standard 2 piece bowie type sheath it worked good need to put some lace at the bottom to tie it to your leg so it wont be flopping around thems big blades .
Sweet. I have a hip quiver made out of Bison hide that would be about the right size for a sheath for it. lol
Sweeeeeet!