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Title: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 20, 2013, 10:21:00 AM
Don't get much shop time in the summer around here but I did get this little chopper done yesterday evening.

My youngest daughter who lives in AK made a special request for her birthday this year. Her better half has to travel a lot for work and she wanted something she could keep handy that might make her feel a little more secure when he was gone. I suggested the pistol or shotgun she already has should put the fear in anybody looking down the barrel with a mad blond behind it but she said she wanted something sharp from Dad...  What can I say, I tried to raise her right.  ;)   Anyway I certainly hope it will see more use as a camp chopper than anything else. It'll be going in the mail in the next couple days after I get a sheath made.

Actually forged it from an old ball peen hammer like I've done a couple times before. Sharp as a razor and the twisted spike turned out kinda nifty. Did a little work with brass tacks and buckskin on the hickory handle too.

Thanks and enjoy...
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Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 20, 2013, 10:26:00 AM
That should do the trick!

Very nice Doug!
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: Lamey on June 20, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
cool stuff there!
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: Bladepeek on June 20, 2013, 10:49:00 AM
I'm liking that a lot!
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: tippit on June 20, 2013, 12:14:00 PM
If Jessie throws that at some intruder, It's gona put a Big Hurt no matter which end sticks  :scared:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: srtben on June 20, 2013, 03:43:00 PM
I love the twisted spike, I have never seen that done before. Great job Doug!
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: Steve Nuckels on June 20, 2013, 04:07:00 PM
Very cool Hawk!

She will love it!  I know I do!

Steve
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Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: tomsm44 on June 20, 2013, 07:07:00 PM
Looks like you may have accidentally torqued the spike a little.  Other than that.....

Love the brass tacks.  Outstanding job all the way around.

Matt Toms
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: rbcorbitt on June 20, 2013, 07:49:00 PM
COOL!  Agree on the twisted spike!  Now, all she needs to do is to learn how to use it properly ('course being your daughter, I am sure that she knows how to handle sharp implements    ;)    :p    !!
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 21, 2013, 05:29:00 AM
I am liking that a lot- I know that twisted spike has to be last resort grizzer bear protection- give him your lower leg to gnaw on and whumpr him right down thru the topknot! :-)
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: rbcorbitt on June 21, 2013, 06:06:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ray Hammond:
 give him your lower leg to gnaw on and whumpr him right down thru the topknot! :-)
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Camp Chopper Headed to AK
Post by: akaboomer on June 21, 2013, 12:04:00 PM
Good stuff. I am sure she will love it. Thanks for sharing.

Chris
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