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Offline Osagetree

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Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« on: October 09, 2010, 02:59:00 PM »
Knives on armguards,,, does the knife go on the top or on the bottom of the guard?

Do you ever get the string caught behind the handle of the knife when shooting?

Trying to make one for the wife,,, Shh!
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2010, 03:23:00 PM »
well I'm no armguard maker...but I ordered mine with the knife on top and the handle facing away from my elbow (blade pointing towards my elbow). just seemed like a much more natural way to get at your knife.

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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2010, 06:52:00 PM »
larry hit the nail on the head
heres a pic of 1 i did a couple years ago
 
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2010, 09:17:00 PM »
Thanks guy's, anyone else care to add some other points to this issue?

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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2010, 10:13:00 PM »
I have one that was made by my friend Andy Duffy,The knife rides on the bottom of the armguard,point foward.A real nice piece.Good luck Joe
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2010, 10:59:00 PM »
Put em up on the top of the arm, never had a problem.
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2010, 11:03:00 PM »
Glenbo,
I had the pleasure of shooting with your friend, Andy, in 09 at Cloverdale.  He is as good a shot with a bow than with his shotguns.
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2010, 11:47:00 PM »
Brother put it on the top and turn it around so the handle is facing you. as when ya keep takeing it out it will get loose and it just might fall out. just my 2 cents worth   :thumbsup:
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #8 on: October 10, 2010, 07:38:00 AM »
Thanks again for the input! I'm going for the top & point forward. Will post a pic when done!!

Jeff, sorry I missed your call! I'll try calling you this evening. Ihraer you're coming to the US???
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #9 on: October 10, 2010, 09:16:00 AM »
I have one I made the knife is on top the handle toward the elbow. Used for ten years no problem.
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #10 on: October 10, 2010, 03:18:00 PM »
What ever works for you, but I would also make the arm guard just a bit wider than normal to allow the knife more clearance.
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #11 on: October 10, 2010, 06:10:00 PM »
nothing ever gets caught in between the hand and the arm guard when  going through brush,,,, I guess it depends on the terrain but I'd opt for the knife on the bottom and the handle facing back,,,,,,  then just bend your forearm up, reach behind and the knive comes out fast and perfect for when that bear has ya down (and thats not a joke)..
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2010, 06:25:00 PM »
Joe, Check out the peg type fastener for your loop that will hold the knife in like Tim at far west uses. As handy as you are I bet you could fashion one out of a piece of deer horn that would look awsome. That's what I plan to do when I get around to building one.

 I have got to finish up a couple of quivers for a couple good fellers here that are long overdue.


 You missed a great time at the hunt this weekend but I know how work go's Maybe you can make it next time.

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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2010, 06:58:00 PM »
Don't know about other places but in Texas we wear a knife on our belt or carry it in our pockets..We haven't got that "fancy".  :laughing:
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2010, 08:20:00 PM »
Okay here's my version. The wife seemed to like it and that's what I was after!
Been working on some Primitive & TGMM arrows too!
 
 
 
 
 
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Re: Where does the knife go? (Update - Here's mine W/Pics)
« Reply #15 on: October 10, 2010, 10:45:00 PM »
Nice Joe!
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