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Todd Helmkamp
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  • Hudson, IN
  • United States
  • User/Collector
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  • Tobias Gibson
  • Jan Carter
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Todd Helmkamp commented on Ivars Duntavs's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Ivars, you're doing just fine.  Keep it up!"
yesterday
Todd Helmkamp commented on Ivars Duntavs'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."
Thursday
Robert Burris replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"The trouble is I always buy a knife I like as a present, then if I like the knife I keep it for myself. That ends up happening way to often.lol"
May 24
Steve Williams replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"I soon learned Robert, that if I buy a Rough Rider for a gift that I'd just as well plan on picking one out for myself...I am really impressed with the line, and the next time that SMKW has one of their RR discount specials I plan on loading…"
May 24
Jan Carter replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"Steve, I dont know how they do it also but I am glad they do.  It allows me to help my son grow his collection and know he is getting a quality knife.  He uses them everyday and has his collector pieces.  With 4…"
May 22
Robert Burris replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"Their quality is better than one would expecpt for a knife with this low a price point. The thing that caught me a while back is that I bought a knife to give away as a present to a friend but after the knife arrived it was so much better than I…"
May 22
Steve Williams replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"I only have 6 or 8 RR knives (so far) and I have been well pleased with every single one of them. Definitely a lot of bang for your buck, and I'm glad that they fill the niche for folks that like knives, and would like to have a few, but…"
May 22
Todd Helmkamp replied to Alexander Noot's discussion Scagel pocket knives W.I.P. (Work in Progress) in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Very cool Alexander!!  Keep us posted!"
May 22
Jan Carter replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"Stephen, LOL, your right and we certainly would not want that!"
May 20
stephen tungate replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Quality in the group Rough Rider Collector's
"Watch for what you wish for Jan.if we get to many saying that it might go up."
May 20
Todd Helmkamp commented on Ivars Duntavs's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"As always, beautiful work Alexander!"
May 8
Jan Carter replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Stick/ Hidden Tang Knives in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"CA Glue is the industrial grade of glue which is used to join various types of the metals and other things. It was discovered in 1942 by Dr. Harry Coover and Fred Joyner when they were conducting experiments for making the transparent plastic which…"
Apr 15
Todd Helmkamp commented on Ivars Duntavs's group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Well Alexander it's a good thing you live so far away from me, cause if I could go to that show I'd spend a lot of money at your table!  Excellent work sir!"
Apr 14
Henry Ramos left a comment for Todd Helmkamp
"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…"
Apr 13
Robert Burris replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Stick/ Hidden Tang Knives in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"James, what is "CA glue"?"
Apr 12
Jan Carter replied to Todd Helmkamp's discussion Stick/ Hidden Tang Knives in the group KNIFE MAKING BEGINNERS
"Donnie drills his by hand with a drimel tool "
Apr 12

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, 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, 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, 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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