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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: wandering monk on September 24, 2013, 08:36:00 AM
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here is a knife I love to just have around...I think after watching western theme movies all my life and living where they were made must have a part of it...I have a great respect and admiration for Native American values and gear too...and for me I enjoy carrying and using gear like this myself...
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu93/elkcreekangler/OSCarry_4_zps6e6250d1.jpg) (http://s637.photobucket.com/user/elkcreekangler/media/OSCarry_4_zps6e6250d1.jpg.html)
this is an old mule deer shed that had an incredible base on it...the blade is an old 440 stainless kitchen knife I reshaped and ground to a style I like...its a great boning knife...or as the name of the thread implies a replica of a knife carried in older times...
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu93/elkcreekangler/OSCarry_1_zps30e4ce6d.jpg) (http://s637.photobucket.com/user/elkcreekangler/media/OSCarry_1_zps30e4ce6d.jpg.html)
the sheath is some Buffalo hide I have...the fringes arent only for looks...back in the day they were put on garments and related items to drain away water...and they do really work.In a time before gore tex , ABS plastic and similar...
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu93/elkcreekangler/OSCarry_5_zpsc6c0b820.jpg) (http://s637.photobucket.com/user/elkcreekangler/media/OSCarry_5_zpsc6c0b820.jpg.html)
I played around with a small file & dremel and carved in my logo...
this project cost a whopping 1 dollar to make...thats in the stainless steel pin and epoxy...
(http://i637.photobucket.com/albums/uu93/elkcreekangler/OSCarry_3_zps18818c56.jpg) (http://s637.photobucket.com/user/elkcreekangler/media/OSCarry_3_zps18818c56.jpg.html)
it file sharpens super...and is a crowd pleaser when it comes to the camp fire etc!the exposed blade measures 6 & 1/4"...
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I like it.
Well done.