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Topic Archives => Build Alongs => Topic started by: Guru on March 14, 2006, 02:29:00 PM
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Been working these the last few days when I could.Both are made from Ramin dowels,heavy as hell and stiff as a board.But they're just for display.
These were the last 2 knapped heads I got from Linc a while back.The lighter one is Prarie Rattler I believe,the darker one is Canebrake.Artificial sinew ,self nocks,and a little torch work......
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/prim.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/pa2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/pa3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/pa4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/pa5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/pa6.jpg)
A while back in the classifieds I started a thread
about needing some snakeskin scraps.I asked for scraps and a few guys went way above and beyond what I could have possibly asked for.Some sent me whole skins!!! And more than one!!! The generosity here is sometimes overwelming!!
So slowly but surely I'll try to repay my gratitude,with an arrow.But I need to collect up some more arrow heads and turkey feathers first..
The light one is headed for "Linc",as another thank you for the knapped heads,and the other is headed to "Larry" for the 3 skins he sent me.....both are headed for Martville,NY !!!
Thanks Guys :notworthy:
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Nice Curt, simply nice work :thumbsup: :notworthy:
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Wowee Curt, those are just gorgeous! Some questions, Sir -
- What method didja use to cut the self nocks?
- Didja use any glue on the feathers, or just rely on the whip binding?
- What finish didja use?
Much obliged!
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Them are just gorgeous!!!!
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Very nice arrows Curt!!
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Rob, The nocks were cut with a jig saw,then worked with a small file and sandpaper.Yes, I cheated with some glue.The finish is water base poly.
The last ones I made i wrapped the entire feather...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/archeryprojects006.jpg)
But thought it took away from the snakeskin....what do you guys think,better with the full wrapping or just the 2 ends????
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Originally posted by Guru:
....what do you guys think,better with the full wrapping or just the 2 ends????
Thanx Curt! With those purty snake skins, I like just the ends of the feathers whipped.
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full Curt.....very nice.............Mac~
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wow :notworthy:
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Those are indeed special.
Great work :)
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Great looking arrows. Bue--.
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I second the full wrap motion.
Top notch, Curt!
Killdeer :thumbsup:
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Great work once again Curt! I vote for the full wrap on the feathers.
David
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Very nice Curt, works of art.
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Awesome work Curt, I kinda like the full wrap too. Makes em kinda look traditional :bigsmyl:
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Teriffic job !!!
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Curt, Chalk up another vote for the full wrap. Man I can't wait to see what the cottonmouth version is gonna look like. Love the canebreak!
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Very nice Arra's indeed.... :thumbsup: :notworthy:
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Ya did really, really good, Curt.
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full again, and by the way GREAT JOB!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Those are nice!!! Another thing to add to the list of arrow making things to try. Joseph
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Those are some nice arrow's.
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Curt,hang with the full wrap,they will look real sweet in your quiver.
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Curt, I like em both ways. Awesome man, just awesome.
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Absolutely positively beautiful! I like them wraped both ways, somtimes it's nice to experiment. I gotta learn how to knap!
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I think the full wrap adds to the appearance. Nice lookin sticks.
Charlie
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Man Curt, those are beautiful! :thumbsup:
God Bless!
Jim
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Thank you to all....your kind words are very much appreciated!!
So it looks like the majority like the "full wrap" on the fletch.......
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Yup!, but both versions are SWEET! :notworthy:
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WOW !!! Curt those are so AWESOME
You are a very very TALENTED and BLESSED man to do such work.
End wraped or Full wrap who could ever care?
They would be "PRIZED" either way.
TOP TOP SHELF ..........vance
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Well Thank You Vance....
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Beautiful, Totally AWESOME... I dont think you could go wrong with either wrap.. I would love to have one...
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Or even buy one. Would you sell one??
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Curt,why not do one up tip to tip?Nugent has the zebra shaft,Guru with the snake shaft,now that would be classy.
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Very nice Bro. You have been doing some really nice work lately.
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Bigron, I wouldn't know what to ask and I don't think anyone would want to pay for the time I put into them...I love making them,but they do take time......
D-Back, Man that would be tough,but worth thinking about,hmmmmmm.......
Chad, thanks bro...
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very very nice Curt....I love the way you did your nocks too....gut
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Thanks Gut
The next one's are going to be Cottonmouth...looking forward to see how they look when finished....
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TTT for Linc and Larry....
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Them are SOOOOOO SWEET CURT :thumbsup: :notworthy: :notworthy:
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I like them full wrapped and I am the proud owner of one. It ets a lot of comments from people who come into my house!! Curt very nice!! Shawn
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Very Nice! :thumbsup:
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Just got my 'puter back up and running, man Curt, those are sweet, what more can I say than
:bigsmyl: :wavey: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :campfire:
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:eek: :eek: :scared: :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy: wow, another two great arras from the "snake charmer" eh eh?
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I'm damn near speechless - Those are works of art - and really good works of art. OOOhs and Ahhhs are about all I can get out. thanks for showing.
fletch
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Daeeyam man those arrows are sweet. I like the one with the little feather kickers.
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Dang,Larry I was wondering where you were...glad you like it bud.I'll be sending them to you with a jacket.You can give Linc's arrow to him.If that's OK???
Thanks Guys.....gonna work on a couple more this week....
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Like it??? Them are saawweeet :scared:
Oh alright, I'll make sure he gets it :thumbsup:
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WOW!!!! :bigsmyl: Curt I am honored. You do some gorgeous work. :thumbsup: I totally missed this thread.If Larry hadn't brought it to my attention no telling how long before I would have seen it.
I'm working on making heads today. Yesterday was a lost cause.Broke everything I got my hands on!!!!But you'll be getting more knapped heads when I have a handfull to send you.Maybe some other knappers will help out in that department.At present I have 4 or 5.
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Awesome Curt..... :thumbsup: Terry
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Man, those are nice Guru!
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Linc, I'm glad you finally got to see them.I was afraid of what might happen had Larry decided not to share, then you find out about it :knothead: :bigsmyl:
But seriously,don't feel like you have to send me anything,I'm just happy to have gotten the 4 when I did...thanks again bud
And thanks again to all that have sent me material to make more,it's greatly appreciated :notworthy: :notworthy:
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Curt,
This is an e-mail I received from a Mountain Dene' Elder. I was told this story around a campfire by this respected elder and I wanted to share the knife legend with you and all the readers of this tread.
The Mountain Dene' people live near Tulita, in the Sahtu, Northwest Territories, Canada.
The Shetagotine’ Knife Legend,
The Shetagotine’ known as the Mountain Dene’ were famous for their hunting knives. Dene’ had to travel great distances to acquire flint. A traditional mountain across from Tulita is known only to the Mountain Dene’ where this flint was can be found. When the mountain Dene’ arrived at this mountain they camped and prepared them selves for a vision. The vision came only to a very select few that the creator chose. Following the vision the person with the vision knew exactly what rock to find the flint under. The Shetagotine’ was constructed from this flint and moose horn. The Mountain Dene’ traditionally had two types of knives. The right handed skinning knife was long bladed with only one side sharpened and the inner blade rounded to break bones without damaging the blade. With the knife held in the right hand, the blade is sharpened only on the side facing the body. This knife is well known for skinning, meat cutting and hand combat. The right handed hide knife was long bladed with only one side sharpened. With the knife held in the right hand, the entire length of the blade is sharpened only on the side facing away from the body. Shetagotine’ knives were sacred to the Mountain Dene’ Warriors as they were the essence of their very survival. Mountain Dene’ who acquired their knives through vision were revered.
Spirit Edge Knives has honored the Mountain Dene’ and their legend with the modern recreation of these beautiful traditional Shetagotine’ knives. Thank you Daniel and Sylvie.
Walter Blondin
Elder
Shetagotine’
Thank you for the opportunity to share it with you.
Daniel
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Curt,I had told you in an email that I would send you more and I will.It'll just take me a while.LOL.
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Curt very cool. Two words. Jaw droppin..Hey I do have some copperhead skins if you would like to give them a go..
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Thanks Linc,they will be greatly appreciated!
Fred, Haven't done any copperheads yet,but I sure want to!!!
Look what Danny Rowan sent me.....This guy is unbelieveably generous!!!!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/drstone2.jpg)
With a WW for size comparison....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/drstoneww.jpg)
close up of 4.....
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/Guru39/drstone.jpg)
I'm gonna make a thread for all to see these....Thank You Danny more than you know!!!
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Those are some good looking stiks,very nice.
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Curt let me know where to send them and I'll get them right out to you.
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Sent ya note Fred
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WOW,Those are some mighty fine points that Danny sent you. I hope to be that good someday. :thumbsup:
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Hey Linc,you do just fine brutha!!!! :notworthy:
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Curt I'll put those in the mail tommorow. You should have them by the end of the week..They are from the area..Hope you like...
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Thanks Fred...I'm sure I will!!
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Guess what came in the mail today :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: the pics don't do these arrows justice, they are top notch my friend :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I can hardly wait till tomorrow to see them. :bigsmyl:
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Larry brought the arrow over today.HOLY SMOKES! Pics don't do it justice.Absolutely gorgeous!You did a fantastic job Curt. :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
BTW,I've got 7 arrowheads for you so far.I may have a few more in the next week or two.
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Thank you....Glad you guys liked them...