James Helm 119 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 It's been a very busy last several months, and while I have produced a good number of blades, I haven't been as active online to post them. So here's most of them from recent months. Everything is 80CrV2 steel, with various combinations of paracord and hemp wrapped handles, and Boltaron sheaths except for the two retina-searing colors, which are Kydex. In vague order from November to February: This chopper was forged very close to the final shape. Minimal stock removal on the bevels. chopper by James Helm, on Flickr A rare foldover sheath: js01 by James Helm, on Flickr My eyes! orange by James Helm, on Flickr Not the same tan tanto as above. tanto02 by James Helm, on Flickr knife01 by James Helm, on Flickr knife02 by James Helm, on Flickr knife03 by James Helm, on Flickr A very rare kiridashi. knife04 by James Helm, on Flickr O tanto with a 13 1/2" blade and wakizashi with a 15 3/4" blade. The waki was a commission from a Green Beret. knife06 by James Helm, on Flickr This 9" recurve was finished just in time to be a Christmas gift. knife05 by James Helm, on Flickr tantos01 by James Helm, on Flickr bushswords02 by James Helm, on Flickr Did a number of ginuntings, have more in the future. bushswords03 by James Helm, on Flickr bushswords04 by James Helm, on Flickr bushswords05 by James Helm, on Flickr My eyes! knives01 by James Helm, on Flickr knives03 by James Helm, on Flickr knives04 by James Helm, on Flickr Hey, look, a midtech Little Rok with CNC machined bevels! Slowly making progress. midtech02 by James Helm, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MikeDT 90 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I really like knife 01, 02, and 03. You have really nailed the post apocalyptic, zombie killing style (at least that what I think of when looking at our blades). All look to be great knives that can be put through hell and back and still look good. Link to post Share on other sites
Charles dP 461 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 3/9/2019 at 4:32 AM, James Helm said: My eyes! At least they won’t be easy to lose and you can always signal the search and rescue helicopters with them . Good work and selection. Your blades are very distinctive. Link to post Share on other sites
James Helm 119 Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Thanks, guys! MikeDT - Them damned zombies just won't kill themselves! Charles - I'll be finding pink Kydex sawdust around the shop for the next half a year, I'm sure. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Asay 10 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Wow, I really could see any of those being carried with pride by professionals in rough environments! A no frills, not afraid to be used- line of knives for sure! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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