The Old Bowhunters knife

[oddan]

About 2 months ago my neighbor called and asked me to come over. His father in-law had passed the previous year and he was cleaning out his basement. He had some archery stough for me to check out. He sold me an old York recurve, a bunch of broadheads and some arrows. While going through the quiver I took out all the wood shafts and it felt heavy. I looked in the quiver at the bottom and there was an old Western L-39 knife. I always liked old hunting knifes. It was all rusted and the leather washers were rotted away but I cleaned it up as best I could. I posted an ad here on Trad Gang for a knife rebuild and Sam Koger answered me. I shipped it to Sam and put on a wonderfull Curly Mayple handle. The old bowhunter will still be hunting this season this coming season. Somthing special about an older knife. I whish I could here its stories. Thanks Sam for the service and the great job.When I pass someday I hope all my stough will be used by other hunters instead of being wasted. Dan

[Mike Vines]

good story.  I'd like to see pics of it.

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I had a similar thing happen only the guy isn't dead and the western knife is still in Great shape and worn by me.

I'd also like to see some pics.

[lpcjon2]

Nice I love old stuff that can be refurbished and used to it's potential.Good on you for taking time to restore it.

[ron w]

I have a knife that was found by a logger friend of mine in the Adirondacks. I put  deer horn handle on it and it's really kinda nice. Hope to get a chance to use soon.

[koger]

Guys I will be doing another giveaway soon, right after the winner of this service for St. Judes gets his refurbished. I appreciate the post Dan, I am glad you like the knife, wife said it was some of the nicest handles I had put on one, then wondered why her hunting knife wasnt that purty! I had asked Dan if he was pleased with his knife to post, some members stil think this is gimmick or worry about getting their knives back. No worries to that, I can gurantee.

[xtrema312]

Sam did a great job on my old knife.  I would love to see your knife.  Please post a pic.

[NC BowBender]

Environmentalism at it's finest.

Why buy new when you can refurbish, reuse and have something unique..and keep it out of the landfill.

Would like to see pics, too.

[yukon chuck]

There's lots of life left in the old stuff. Hate to see nice equipment sit idle. Good mojo and good memories exist in that knife I bet. Use it and add your own Mojo to it. Nice get.

[wollybear]

what a great story      :cool:

[culleng]

Great story but you have got to post pics. Please