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Todd Helmkamp
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  • Hudson, IN
  • United States
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Todd Helmkamp replied to Marty Mackinlay's discussion New member - TOPS opinions needed!
"Hey Marty, I love TOPS and I own several.  My personal favorite is the Brothers of Bushcraft Field Craft knife, although it didn't make your list.  I've carried it into the woods on many occasions. The ESEE line is great as…"
Mar 12
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Wow, Jan, that is beautiful!  I love how the earrings match the handle scales.  Tell Donnie good job for me!"
Feb 11
Steven Matthew replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"I only have a few at this point. But they have been very nice and believe you me, I've pu them through a great deal of work! Was thinking I just got lucky with them, but from what I have seen they are a very good knife. Not just for the price,…"
Jan 10
Steven Matthew liked Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality
Jan 10
Todd Helmkamp replied to RicK's discussion next tops buy or tops blade you have your eye on in the group TOPS KNIVES hosted by R ick
"I just got the Key B.  It's a nice little guy, but I'm going to cordwrap the handle."
Oct 12, 2012
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Congratulations on the baby, Alexander!"
Oct 10, 2012
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"I"d be interested in an exchange again."
Sep 19, 2012
Todd Helmkamp replied to RicK's discussion next tops buy or tops blade you have your eye on in the group TOPS KNIVES
"Rick, I like the grind.  It's pretty versatile and I haven't had an issue with keeping a good edge on it.  Of course, I haven't been hitting rocks with it either, so I haven't done too much damage to the edge yet.…"
Sep 17, 2012
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Very nice knife, Kenneth!"
Sep 12, 2012
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"That's a nice knife, Alexander!"
Sep 10, 2012
Todd Helmkamp replied to Alexander Noot's discussion Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress) in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Impressive work, Alexander!"
Jun 5, 2012
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Ivars, you're doing just fine.  Keep it up!"
Jun 2, 2012
Todd Helmkamp commented on IvarsDay's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Very cool, Robert!  I have an old saw laying around, and I just found my next project.  Thanks for sharing this."
May 31, 2012

Profile Information

Profile
User/Collector
Are you a member of any knife club now?
Yes
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
No
How long have you collected knives?
3- 5 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Stag-handled Fixed Blades, Anything Scandinavian, Victorinox Swiss Army
Website
http://www.etsy.com/shop/toddhelmkamp
About Me
I have always loved knives but have only recently begun collecting them. I have a small business retailing factory knives and building my own from blade blanks. I hope to begin forging my own blades as soon as I have some free time. I have a wonderful wife, two boys, and am adopting a little girl from Africa. I am currently working on my Master's in History degree, and want to focus on knives and guns of the American Colonial Period.
Interests
Knives (duh), Shooting, Archery, Hunting, Camping, Reading, History, Hiking

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At 23:24 on April 13, 2012,
KnifeMaker
Henry Ramos
said…
Hey Todd, i saw your post about drilling the tang slot. i was in your same position not too long ago, actually just yesterday i got an extra long drill bit, that works great. but back before i had it, i drilled as far as i could with the bit, and then i used a needle file to really get in there. just kinda stabbed it in and out, while it is primitive, it works. but what can work even better is to get a long nail, and hammer it in there so you get that hole deeper, even faster. just make sure you mark the nail to where you want to stop going down so you dont break through to the bottom of your burl. unless that is what you want to do.
At 20:10 on March 26, 2012, Jan Carter said…

Hey Tod, that wood I am using with the blue swirls..it comes from this site

http://www.ankromexotics.com/products.php

At 21:22 on March 22, 2012, RicK said…

Welcome to tops knives group todd jump in enjoy any pics of your knives plz add them stay sharp

At 7:58 on October 11, 2011,
Moderator
J.J. Smith III
said…
At 17:37 on October 10, 2011, Cesar Salazar said…
Welcome to iKC Todd!!!
At 17:03 on October 10, 2011, Jan Carter said…
Welcome to IKC and thanks for joining.  When you get a chance we would love to see some of your knives
At 15:07 on October 10, 2011, Billy Oneale said…
Welcome to iKC, Todd. Always good to have another Sharpfan here.
At 13:35 on October 10, 2011, stephen tungate said…
At 13:09 on October 10, 2011, Gerald Hines said…
Welcome to iKnife
At 12:39 on October 10, 2011,
Featured
Tobias Gibson
said…
Welcome aboard, Todd.  the American Colonial period, eh.   Back in the day, I was always looking at the role of Chance in History.  Looking at pivotal events and the eventual consequences.  For instance if Benedict Arnold had been given proper credit and been recognized for promotion by the Continental Congress instead of being charged with corruption by people jealous of his successes.
 
 
 

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