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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: Mr Vic at the cabin on February 25, 2008, 01:43:00 PM

Title: Special Bowie.
Post by: Mr Vic at the cabin on February 25, 2008, 01:43:00 PM

Last summer i sent off my drawings of a knife to another trad gang member from Iowa. He makes some very nice knifes and sent me one early as a gift. I commissioned him this time and he did a awesome job. The knife blade is 16" long over all 22" The handle is made from a old Native burial platform post (Osage or hedge) gave to him for me by a Native. And the blade from a chainsaw bar. I made the shealth but hope someday soon to send it to Carbon Caster so he can make me a special shealth for it.  (http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z232/mrvicattheriver/knife003.jpg)

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Post by: skullworks on February 25, 2008, 01:47:00 PM

Very nice!

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Post by: madness522 on February 25, 2008, 01:50:00 PM

Great looking knife!  Nothing wrong with the sheath either it looks great too!!

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Post by: Marblesonac on February 25, 2008, 02:05:00 PM

Dude, that ain't a knife, that's a sword!

Very nice!  Is there special mojo in that handle?

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Post by: adkmountainken on February 25, 2008, 05:12:00 PM

i can feel the magic in the handle from here. a fine knife for a great man!!!!

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Post by: farmboy on February 25, 2008, 05:54:00 PM

Thats a great knife!  I love the idea of using materials that have historical or other significance to make somthing that is to be used.  Very rewarding and meaningfull.  Did you heat treat the bar or use it as is?

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Post by: drewsbow on February 25, 2008, 06:36:00 PM

Very nice Vic , I bet it has some special spirit in that knife :0)

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Post by: brettlandon on February 25, 2008, 07:50:00 PM

Now THAT'S a special knife!  :clapper:    :clapper:  

-Brett

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Post by: Mohillbilly on February 26, 2008, 10:54:00 AM

Beautiful knife and sheath.  Should be an honor to carry that.
Bret

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Post by: ber643 on February 26, 2008, 12:16:00 PM

A real old exclamation comes to mind for some reason, Mr. Vic -  "Huba-Huba!!" but then, at my age I get my responses to knives, bows, and Ladies blurred a little   :D   (Love it!)

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Post by: uhdet on March 04, 2008, 06:07:00 AM

You humble me brother!!! Glad you like it!! Both of them. Take care and let it protect and feed you.

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Post by: Mr Vic at the cabin on March 04, 2008, 01:01:00 PM

You bet i do bro. The people down home sees it on my belt in town and they never seem to bother me. Can't figure out why? But it serves me well. I love my knifes.  How about showing these fine knife makers some of your craft on here? I will be waiting to see you this year down at the river......

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Post by: JEFF B on March 04, 2008, 01:24:00 PM

now thats a real nice knife vic

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Post by: Carbon Caster on March 05, 2008, 01:13:00 AM

That is a SWORD!!!!!!!!!!!

That sheath is mighty fine too my brother.  Are you a lefty now??  LOL!!!!