Come on then show us your baby
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Making memories since '67
Hoodoo said:All of 'em??
I think to fit them all in, you may need to take that picture from space!!!
Hoodoo said:All of 'em??
Y'know I thought about your toys when I read what was first written. It's not one baby Hoodoo, yours are breeding!
Cheers,
Toddy
Frosts mora. Because its cheap and a good knife. It takes an edge and holds it quite well. It wouldn't break my heart if i lost it either.
http://www.bushwear.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=250
http://www.bushwear.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?product_id=250
I'd love to be able to show you a blade or several (My collection is probably similar to Hoodoo's) but I cannot for the life of me work out how I'm supposed to post pictures on the forum. Do I need to be a paid up member to do so ? If not, can anyone tell me how it's done?
due to banwidth issues i can't post pictures of them all.......... 
however the one i use most is my svord drop point.
however the one i use most is my svord drop point.
I have four knives at the mo, all Norwegian factory knives.
Firstly, a Helle Jegermester, which I used to own another before it got nicked with everything else. I loved this knife so much I wasted no time in ordering another. It's big, but slices better than anything I've ever used, including any and all kitchen knives.
Secondly, a Helle Fjellmann. This is a general use knife, similar in design to the various woodlores, bisons, bearclaws, etc that most people have. I daresay I've condemned myself to death by lumping those knives together (I'm not a member of BB and don't want to be
) but there you go. It's quite thick, has a lovely handle, although the sheath is a little loose.
Thirdly, a Brusletto Rognald. Got this one partly because it's a lovely carver and user for delicate work. It's quite thick for such a small blade, and mine at least is tempered very hard - I have (embarrassed look) managed to snap the very tip when carving, which was disappointing
Also the sheath is the worst sheath I have ever used.
Fourthly, and not really a knife, I've a Helle Lappland. This is a Sami knife, or Leuku. It's more to replace an axe than a billhook or parang (you don't get much in the way of thick grasses to cut in Lappland ), and is used with the wrist and forearm. It uses strength rather than weight, which makes you very tired but I think gives you more control. Its application is thus limited by your strength. I am much happier using one than an axe, although I'm a real axe novice.
In the shop, the choice was between the Helle Lappland and Strømeng Leuku. I went for the Helle although it was slightly damaged and had a slightly less well shaped blade as it had a much thicker handle (number one injury source is the blade flying out of sweaty hands, hardly helped by the manufacturers putting varnish on them!), a better quality blade and a battoning plate. Love this knife
Firstly, a Helle Jegermester, which I used to own another before it got nicked with everything else. I loved this knife so much I wasted no time in ordering another. It's big, but slices better than anything I've ever used, including any and all kitchen knives.
Secondly, a Helle Fjellmann. This is a general use knife, similar in design to the various woodlores, bisons, bearclaws, etc that most people have. I daresay I've condemned myself to death by lumping those knives together (I'm not a member of BB and don't want to be
) but there you go. It's quite thick, has a lovely handle, although the sheath is a little loose.
Thirdly, a Brusletto Rognald. Got this one partly because it's a lovely carver and user for delicate work. It's quite thick for such a small blade, and mine at least is tempered very hard - I have (embarrassed look) managed to snap the very tip when carving, which was disappointing
Also the sheath is the worst sheath I have ever used.
Fourthly, and not really a knife, I've a Helle Lappland. This is a Sami knife, or Leuku. It's more to replace an axe than a billhook or parang (you don't get much in the way of thick grasses to cut in Lappland
), and is used with the wrist and forearm. It uses strength rather than weight, which makes you very tired but I think gives you more control. Its application is thus limited by your strength. I am much happier using one than an axe, although I'm a real axe novice.In the shop, the choice was between the Helle Lappland and Strømeng Leuku. I went for the Helle although it was slightly damaged and had a slightly less well shaped blade as it had a much thicker handle (number one injury source is the blade flying out of sweaty hands, hardly helped by the manufacturers putting varnish on them!), a better quality blade and a battoning plate. Love this knife
arctic_hobo said:
You are right.... they make great carvers
.I'll take some pics of my blades and post em asap
Ed
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=1471&highlight=pictures
as for me.. its probably one of these
but it might be one of the ones i got since the photo was taken (apologies for the poor quality!)
EDIT: i dont seem to be able to use
as for me.. its probably one of these
but it might be one of the ones i got since the photo was taken (apologies for the poor quality!)
EDIT: i dont seem to be able to use
This is mine, my first handmade knife . The blade is forged from crane cable and the handle and sheath were done by Dave Barker to a size which suits my larger than average hands 
The blade is a touch over 11 cm and is 28 mm across, the handle is almost 14.5 cm long (about 4.5" x 1.1", handle is about 5.7"), with the balance point laying around ( maybe slightly behind) the index finger
The blade is a touch over 11 cm and is 28 mm across, the handle is almost 14.5 cm long (about 4.5" x 1.1", handle is about 5.7"), with the balance point laying around ( maybe slightly behind) the index finger
A couple of mine. Back to front - daddy knife, mummy knife, baby knife and auntie knife from abroad....
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WNZer
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Heres my precious, lol not my exact one but I have the same model and I love it!
I made a couple of modifications to it, I removed some of the bottom at the end to fit my hands and filed the top of the blade closest to the handle so it would be more comfterable for my thumb that seems to naturally go there when I do intricate stuff.
I made a couple of modifications to it, I removed some of the bottom at the end to fit my hands and filed the top of the blade closest to the handle so it would be more comfterable for my thumb that seems to naturally go there when I do intricate stuff.
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fastbreak
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spoony said:
This one is my current favourite, but then I only made it about 3 weeks ago...
Nice utility knife, with a pattern-welded blade and birch/antler handle. Excellent balance and fits my hand like a glove.
This one I made last week, it is a superb wood carver...
Have fun,
Mike
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