Rich and Holli Smithson, owners and manufacturers of  HELVIE KNIVES of Tipton, Indiana have  a growing collection of carved basswood handled Helvie Knives.  Basswood handles on Helvie Knives suitable for carving have been a staple among the many popular knives offered in their inventory.  Carvers from around the country have submitted their creations to add to this collection and Rich and Holli have granted me permission to post photographs of their collection.  This is in addition to the Caricature Carvers of America collection of carved handles as depicted in a previous posting.   Take a photographic journey to see this marvelous collection of creative and unique carved knife handles.

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Anyone interested in finding out more information on how one can carve a basswood handled Helvie Knife for this collection may contact Rich or Holli at HELVIE KNIVES by calling 765-675-8811 or email at zen@tiptiontel.com .  Thank you Rich and Holli for letting us see this marvelous collection.

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