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Title: brass = class
Post by: Bodork on March 03, 2007, 02:16:00 PM

Well, I ventured into new territory this past week. I fashioned a brass finger guard out of a piece of brass from a sprinkler system apperatus. It was alot of work but the results were worth the time. Here is a pic of it. Walnut with ebony on the butt end. The wood between the brass stripes is cocobolo. Hope you enjoy it. Mike
Here it is glossy. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0412.jpg)
Here it is flat.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/mikebaker/DSCF0415.jpg)
Hey Frank, Do you recognize that piece of sealskin? Thanks!

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Post by: Golden Hawk on March 03, 2007, 02:21:00 PM

Nice! love the shape of the handle. Them Helle's sure are great knives.

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Post by: Bowspirit on March 03, 2007, 02:22:00 PM

Mike,
Class is right. That's one great looking knife!!! :thumbsup: :notworthy:

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Post by: buck-tamer00 on March 03, 2007, 03:03:00 PM

the grip looks sooooooooo comfy!!

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Post by: vermonster13 on March 03, 2007, 03:23:00 PM

Excellent work. Pure art

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Post by: Shawn Leonard on March 03, 2007, 03:29:00 PM

OUCH!! That is sweet!! Shawn

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Post by: drewsbow on March 03, 2007, 04:43:00 PM

Very nice work :0)

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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on March 03, 2007, 04:47:00 PM

Nice job. Like the grip. :thumbsup:

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Post by: Crooked Stic on March 03, 2007, 05:28:00 PM

Bee yout tee full! How did you work the brass down to shape?

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Post by: Shell on March 03, 2007, 05:31:00 PM

Ok Mike, Now you really went and done it this time....that my wonderful friend is a classy looking knife...you pinned that header perfectly :thumbsup:

GORGEOUS!!

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Post by: Hatchet Jack on March 03, 2007, 05:58:00 PM

That is a nice knife! Good Job! :clapper:

Hatchet Jack

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Post by: OconeeDan on March 03, 2007, 09:21:00 PM

I like the flat better. Very nice!

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Post by: adkmountainken on March 03, 2007, 09:33:00 PM

beautiful knife!

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Post by: Kip on March 03, 2007, 09:36:00 PM

I think your best one yet.Supurb.Kip

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Post by: strick9 on March 04, 2007, 08:20:00 AM

Hey Man that really is gorgeous,, Can't wait to see whats coming! ;)

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Post by: mich-mtnman on March 04, 2007, 10:42:00 AM

holy smokes that is in my opinion, the best knife handle shape/helle combo ive seen!
i had to save it for my favorites!
i doubt i would ever be able to match such craftsmanship tho. boy i love it man!

Title: Re: brass = class
Post by: Bodork on March 04, 2007, 07:43:00 PM

Thanks gang! These helle blades are just the ticket for someone like me who knows nothing about metal. Mike, I shaped the brass with my belt sander and drum on my drill press. Takes the bite out of the belt pretty fast but since the brass is soft, it worked okay. Then a file and sandpaper in finer and finer grits. I like the flat finish better also. Mike

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Post by: indianalongbowshooter on March 04, 2007, 09:41:00 PM

Mike, Your knives are as nice as your bows...Dean

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Post by: philil on March 05, 2007, 04:00:00 AM

Love the way you shaped the handle! :notworthy:
I'm currently making two of them myself...don't have any powertools, so the fun lasts even longer!

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