I have lost my knife and need to replace it i am looking at the Helle range i need high corrosion resistance any recomendations?
I need to have one for May as i'm on a course.
Dave
I need to have one for May as i'm on a course.
Dave
Which Helle knife?
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Eggen ?
Alot of knife for not much money, good shape for bushy type stuff IMHO.
Great blades, easy to keep sharp.
Used mine for years ( still do ! ) before the custom bug bit me !
Good luck.
Chris.
Alot of knife for not much money, good shape for bushy type stuff IMHO.
Great blades, easy to keep sharp.
Used mine for years ( still do ! ) before the custom bug bit me !
Good luck.
Chris.
Eggen is the one i've lost the only problem i had was it didn't strike my fire steel but not a major issue.
I just posted this before i bought another. The custom blades look great but i need the knife quick so a premade is my option
Dave
I just posted this before i bought another. The custom blades look great but i need the knife quick so a premade is my option
Dave
just get a stainless clipper type for now untill you can get a custome made dude......
jobs a fish......
jobs a fish......
Not sure why my friend, slightly rounded spine on your old one ?
Mine is still striking well.
Good luck.
Chris.
You need to square off the spine as its how sharp it is that matters not what steel.
Temagami
worth every penny and trounces most similar size knives I have tried. The first production run was laminated stainless and now they are onto the carbon run. You might find an online seller with one of the stainless models. The Temagami is one of those rare knives that gets it just right and it really is a joy to use.
Failing that both the Eggen and Harding are great performers; in fact, most of the Helle range are superb working knives but several are quite specialised.
The laminated stainless can be made to throw a spark even with its softer sides by squaring off the spine as others have already noted.
I have quite a few Helle knives and all of them a seriously good working knives.
Unless you feel the need to change from an Eggen I'd be tempted to suggest a like for like replacement so that you hit the ground running and don't have to familiarise yourself with something new.
worth every penny and trounces most similar size knives I have tried. The first production run was laminated stainless and now they are onto the carbon run. You might find an online seller with one of the stainless models. The Temagami is one of those rare knives that gets it just right and it really is a joy to use.
Failing that both the Eggen and Harding are great performers; in fact, most of the Helle range are superb working knives but several are quite specialised.
The laminated stainless can be made to throw a spark even with its softer sides by squaring off the spine as others have already noted.
I have quite a few Helle knives and all of them a seriously good working knives.
Unless you feel the need to change from an Eggen I'd be tempted to suggest a like for like replacement so that you hit the ground running and don't have to familiarise yourself with something new.
Clearly the thread is about Helle but have you thought about others such as Woodsknife?:
http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/woodsknife.htm
Great knives for the money.
http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/woodsknife.htm
Great knives for the money.
Thanks for all the great replies but all is not lost as my knife has been found back in Lincolnshire so just need to get it to Devon now.
Unfortunately now i've been looking i quite like the idea of a new knife
Is there anyone that makes sheaths on the forum as i'd like one i can put my fire steel in.
Dave
Unfortunately now i've been looking i quite like the idea of a new knife
Is there anyone that makes sheaths on the forum as i'd like one i can put my fire steel in.
Dave
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