Helle "Mountain Man" Kit

Helle Fjellman "Mountain Man" Knife Kit

Make your own custom knife with a quality blade from Norwegian maker Helle.

This very sharp blade is called the "Mountain Man" and is a laminated blade for both strength and cutting ability.

The kit consists of

• Helle Fjellman Stainless Steel blade, 90 mm
• Metal bolster R30, choice of Brass or Nickel Silver
• Fibre inlay, choice of Red or Black
• Solid wood knife handle block in Curly Birch (other woods available)

This is a great all-around knife kit, and can be completed with simple hand tools.

The laminated blade is 3 mm thick, about 22 mm high and has about 90 mm of edge.

Customize the kit by selecting the handle material, spacer material and any optional add-ons.

To complete this kit you will need to

• fit the bolster to the tang, with a file or dremel
• cut the tang to size, with a file, hacksaw or dremel
• cut off a piece of the spacer material and drill a hole for the tang (knife and cordless drill)
• drill a hole in the wooden block for the tang (cordless drill)
• glue blade, bolster, spacer and wood together with epoxy glue
• shape the handle with a rasp, belt sander, or knife
• Smooth the handle with sand paper
• Optional finish: seal the handle with oil, wax or varnish

 More details on the blade and maker: https://creativeman.com.au/helle-fjellman-stainless-steel/