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Title: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: tippit on April 06, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
I'll be heading down to the Tenn Classic the end of the month.  Whip & I will meet up for the weekend then head off to do a little bow fishing with Don and Skyler.

I just found out that one of my favorite sheath  artists will be at the Classic...Rebecca Parker.  Becca does some amazing Indian/Frontier style quill work on brain tanned leather.  Even though I have several of her sheaths, Becca has only seen my knives in picture.

Here is an early period style neck knife that I just finished for the trip south.  Tea stained bone handle with sinew wrap to hide my pinned tang.  OAL 6 1/2 inches 5160 ground out & finished completely Before quenching.  I then antiqued the blade with Laural Mountain browning solution...wrapping the blade in fabric to texture the steel.  Finally fitting nicely in one a Becca's neck sheaths...tippit

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/NeckKnifeBeccaSheath001.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/NeckKnifeBeccaSheath004.jpg)

  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/Knives/NeckKnifeBeccaSheath005.jpg)
Title: Re: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: robtattoo on April 06, 2011, 07:08:00 PM
Geez Jeff, that's a beauty!

If you've got any more you need a sheath for, don't forget I still owe you one  ;)  I can throw all my leatherworking stuff in the truck & do it over the weekend if you like.
Title: Re: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: tippit on April 06, 2011, 07:13:00 PM
Rob, I'm bringing a bunch of knives.  Maybe you can give me some lessons  ;)
Title: Re: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: Steve Nuckels on April 06, 2011, 07:18:00 PM
WoW! Very nice package indeed!  Love it all!

Tea stained bone!  Cool!


Steve
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Potomac Forge
Title: Re: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: mater on April 06, 2011, 08:22:00 PM
That is a great knife! Couldnt be better.
Title: Re: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: Jack Guard on April 07, 2011, 04:30:00 AM
Oh man, that is beautiful.  Both the knife and the sheath.  

I am thinking of sneaking down to visit you guys but i will be traveling for 18 hours by plane on the 29th.  Not sure my wife  will be happy with me running out as soon as i get home.
Title: Re: Something Different for Tenn Classic
Post by: DW on April 08, 2011, 07:50:00 AM
Beautiful Knife Jeff! sheath really completes the package....We cannot wait to see and handle it in person.