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Thanks Scott... I really appreciate it... keeps me goin'!

Wolfwoman, real similar to my thoughts, only I was thinking a little more lower left, and the handle would come 'round and connect to the blade too, maybe even in a smooth transition down to the tip, rather than another leg straight down. (There would be a definate tip and definate heel.)

As an Ulu user, tell me how many inches of cutting edge is too little, enough, alot, and too much????
 
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I would say right about 6" of edge is a good medium, though if I have a different handle, less might be ok... no less than 4" though I would think. And probably no more than 7".

More like this? But I still think my handle is too short...

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I do not like this style at all...

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And I think I'm trying to modify this one a little...

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And this is what style I currently use...
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I was thinking like this, only with some subtle finger contours. I like yours though, with only one upright. Might be worth pursuing...
 
Steve, I see you are still turning out those "works of art".

The modifications to the "3 Fingered Skinner" are really interesting... I know that #1 (which I own
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) really has a great feel and the modified angle of the blade/handle should make it even more so..

I'm financially stuck for a while..but you have created beautiful pieces and there are a couple I will be contacting you about in the not too distant future..

Keep stroking, my friend..
 
Steve, I don't like my hand being 'trapped' in the hole, that's why I was trying to come up with something that is still similar to the Ulu shape but more able to get a grip on.

I'll try and refine my drawing a bit more today if I have the time. No hurries on this at all, as I said there won't be any extra money til summer again AND by the time you were to make it and get it to me, hunting season will be done here
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It just gives more time to get it right!
 
Ok after much futzing around and erasing, this is what I think I'm looking for.

I don't want the handle to have any edges on the top... was looking for rounded, like an antler beam would be, but I also want it smooth - no bumpies anywhere on it. It also needs to have at least a 5" circumference at mid point, I can't stand a knife with a skinny handle!!

Thoughts?

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Hmmm... how'd I miss posting that one?!?!?

It's gone...

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Love that Coffin handle boot style. This one was purpleheart with hickory pins. Sweet handling.

I'd be happy to make another in a similar style, I really enjoy the coffin handle style.

Let me know...

 
I thought some of you (One of you in particular) might be interested in seeing how the Ulu turned out!


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It's ATS34 Stainless, the grip is Moose Antler with Leopardwood bolsters. Brass pinned.


I've got more steel!!!
 
It's an Eskimo design, it came about as a fleshng and skinning blade, but it's been incorporated into lots of chores, including the kitchen!
 
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