HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/14/2018 11:36 PM
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A while back, Gregg Richter was taking donations in an attempt to save this great website. In an effort to enhance the donation participation, I told Gregg I would donate a custom knife build and everyone that donated would have a chance to win. Gregg did the drawing at the predetermined date and the winner was Mark Hampton. Mark settled on a "Slim Hunter" model, but couldn't decided on scale material and suggested I just suprise him. So, after much thought, I decided to go with sheep horn - I mean, what better choice for the man that's "Addicted to Altitude". Sheep horn is one of those material that you never know what it will look like until it's complete. Some time they turn out extremely beautiful and some time just Ok. This set turn out somewhere in between. The blade steel is 1/8" D2 and has a satin hand rubbed finish. It has mosaic pins and duplex liners of black and cinnamon. I hope Mark likes it and it serves him well. He's getting it just in time for hunting season. I'm going to attempt to post photos with a cell phone -keep your fingers crossed.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 12:27 AM
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 1:17 AM
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Looks Awesome!!
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 1:39 AM
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Looks awesome Kim. Do you have a web site or some how to see your knifes?
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 2:37 AM
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Thanks everyone! Norm, I don't have a website,but I do have a facebook page that has many examples. Just check out the photo album. You can search "Ralston Knives".
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 4:54 AM
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Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 6:28 AM
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Great job KRal. A functional work of art.
With God all things are possible. Matt.19:26
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09/15/2018 7:24 AM
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Fantastic work. If that what you describe as "somewhere in between", I'd love to see those you think are "extremely beautiful".
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09/15/2018 12:28 PM
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GREAT KNIFE, THE ONLY FLAW I SEE IS THE SHEATH IS FOR RIGHT HAND WEAR. MOST GUYS ARE RIGHT HANDED SO MOST PISTOLEROS WEAR THEIR BELT GUN ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AND THE KNIFE ON THE LEFT.
BEAUTIFUL KNIFE I AM SURE MARK WILL LIKE IT.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 12:42 PM
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Rey, I'm in the same boat as you (being a handgunner), I prefer a left handed sheath, but oddly enough most hunters want a knife on the strong hand side. That being said, most hunters I build for are not handgun hunters.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 2:03 PM
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Wow, absolutely stunning.
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09/15/2018 3:38 PM
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Awesome Kim, thank you for your generosity!
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09/15/2018 3:57 PM
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/15/2018 4:34 PM
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KRal: WHENEVER I HAVE ORDERED A CUSTOM KNIFE I HAVE ORDERED A LH CARRY SHEATH AND THE MAKERS HAVE ALWAYS ACCOMODATED ME. WILL HAVE TO GET MY WIFE TO GET ME ON FB TO LOOK AT YOUR KNIVES.
"ADAPT OR DIE". I USE ALL CAPS, NOT BECAUSE I AM YELLING, BUT BECAUSE IT IS AN OLD HABIT FROM MY ARMY DAYS, PLUS IT IS EASIER TO TYPE AND READ.
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09/15/2018 7:47 PM
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/16/2018 5:40 AM
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GREAT KNIFE, THE ONLY FLAW I SEE IS THE SHEATH IS FOR RIGHT HAND WEAR. MOST GUYS ARE RIGHT HANDED SO MOST PISTOLEROS WEAR THEIR BELT GUN ON THE RIGHT SIDE, AND THE KNIFE ON THE LEFT.
BEAUTIFUL KNIFE I AM SURE MARK WILL LIKE IT. Rey, I'm in the same boat as you (being a handgunner), I prefer a left handed sheath, but oddly enough most hunters want a knife on the strong hand side. That being said, most hunters I build for are not handgun hunters. I usually use a crossdraw holster when hunting so I wear a knife on my right (strong) side. I've also come to like dangler sheaths over the last few years. They are user friendly for sitting on the ground or getting in and out of vehicles. They also keep the handle out of the way of the hip belt on backpacks. I never thought I would like a dangler sheath but once I tried them I was hooked. Just curious, what grind do you usually put on your knives?
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/16/2018 12:22 PM
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Phil, I do a flat grind on all my knives, as of now. One day I may get into doing hollow grinds - I don't know. To do a good hollow grind, it requires a jig (at least it would for me). I grind free-handed, so for now I'll stick to flat grind.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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09/16/2018 5:57 PM
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Phil, I do a flat grind on all my knives, as of now. One day I may get into doing hollow grinds - I don't know. To do a good hollow grind, it requires a jig (at least it would for me). I grind free-handed, so for now I'll stick to flat grind. Great choice of grinds! I'm far from being an expert but IMO flat grind is a great choice for a wide variety of chores. Its also one of the easiest for most people to sharpen with minimal effort.
Experience is the best teacher, hunger good sauce. Osborne Russell Journal of a Trapper
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/16/2018 6:45 PM
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It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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09/18/2018 11:54 AM
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VARY NICE KNIFE! Thank You for your generosity. Everything else is just B.S.
Everything before "but" is B.S.
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09/18/2018 10:48 PM
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I was a handgun hunter, when handgun wasn't cool.....
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/20/2018 6:38 PM
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/24/2018 7:07 PM
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Gentlemen, I just received the knife today. I can tell you the photos do not do it justice -- it's absolutely beautiful! I want to thank Kim for this kind and generous gift -- as well as Greg/Chance for keeping this site up and running. Many thanks to you all.
Appreciatively, Mark Hampton
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/25/2018 6:31 PM
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Glad you like it, Mark. Hope it serves you well.
Maybe it'll work as good as a Swiss Army knife.
It takes 43 muscles to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger squeeze.
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Re: HHM Custom Knife Winner
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09/25/2018 9:29 PM
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Mark Hampton
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Ha - It's going to beat a Swiss Army knife hands-down
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