I was asked by a fellow member to do a quick build .
I know Mike is going to build with a Helle blade and this isn't but the steps I use are the same.
First is the materials we need , 2 part epoxy ,blade , saw , sandpaper , file and blue painters tape  
The firts step is to mark the handle length.  
 
I then cut to length , remove finger gaurd and mark the hole for drilling.      
I drill top and bottom of the slot and remove all material in the middle to depth needed for the tang.        
I mark the sides and file or grind off the sides to fit the finger gaurd.  

after that I mix the epoxy and and fill the hole leave room for the tang, the blue tape keeps you from cutting your fingers and keeps the epoxy off the blade.  
 
I set the blade up with a clamp and let dry. Yopu can now spray on finish or leave as is . Mike if you have any questions just ask. Drew  

Awesome work!

With the Helle, do I need the finger guard? The one that I have does not have one.

Mike , No you don't need it but yes I like to use them . It gives a better finished look .

I like the look also but have a shortage of brass laying around,lol. I think I am going to use the part of the antler that attaches to the head as the "guard". Thank you again for doing this for me Drew.

No problem mike , please add your pics here I would like to see your work. Thanks Drew

Thanks for taking us along on the build Drew.  As usual, nice work!!  

Been waiting to say this to someone for a long time... "what the helle was that all about"    hahahahah   I crack myself up...

Looks good!

 Toecutter, that is quite funny,lol.

Drew did you see the longhunter that john posted? Could I use a copper cap like he did for the finger guard? Thanks, Mike.

Mike that is the beauty of making your own stuff you can do what ever you like.
Nate brother you are a hoot.

Cool buddy.

Thanks for having the same sense of humor as me Mike.  They say great minds think alike    

Anyway, dont forget to post pics of your build.

Nathan