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Author Topic: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas  (Read 906 times)

Offline the Ferret

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Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« on: May 10, 2007, 08:31:00 AM »
There was a notice in my mailbox yesterday that I had a parcel waiting for me at the post office.Wasn't expecting anything, so I drove down there full of apprehension.

They handed me a 3 cornered cardboard box about 4" across each face, and 3 feet long.

Upon getting home I opened the box and slid out one of the neatest arrows I have ever had the pleasure to hold. A gift from local philosopher, writer, guide and hog hunter extaordinair Curtis "Littlefeather" Kellar.

 
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Offline Shell

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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #1 on: May 10, 2007, 08:33:00 AM »
Simply beautiful!!  :thumbsup:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #2 on: May 10, 2007, 08:33:00 AM »
The beauty is in the details. The arrow is of tonkin cane, weighing just over 500 grains on my scale

The nock is antler, thread wrapped for safety and beauty

 

The wild turkey feather fletch from a turkey killed by his wife

 
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2007, 08:36:00 AM »
The nodes are nearly invisible being the same size as the cane itself, and the arrow has a nice gloss sealing finish on it

   

the arrow is tipped with a beautiful flint head which came from another trad ganger Danny Rowan and is sinew wrapped where it should be, at the leading edge of the feathers and at the point.

   

The arrow is straight and hard and the epitome of a primitive hunting arrow produced by someone who obviously knows what he is doing. A true work of art.

Thanks CK      :thumbsup:          :notworthy:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2007, 08:41:00 AM »
Very thoughtful and beautiful gift indeed.
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2007, 08:42:00 AM »
Yep that is a beautiful arrow.  I was supposed to hand carry it to MoJam for you but didn't feel right making you wait that long, so I trusted USPS.  Glad it made it there in one piece.

Wish I could make arrows like that.  Better stick with bows though.

LOL

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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2007, 08:59:00 AM »
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 I was supposed to hand carry it to MoJam for you but didn't feel right making you wait that long,.

Mike
Glad you went ahead and mailed it Mike. Mojam can be so hectic that one doesn't get to spend the proper amount of time examining/savoring things. I sat down with a cup of hot tea yesterday and studied this arrrow for a loooong time. Gosh what a beautiful example of the arrowsmiths art. I kept running my fingers over the nodes and looking at that antler nock from all angles. I love the color of the head and simply must learn how to knap. I love this stuff (as you know from having been in my trophy room ha ha). What a gift.
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2007, 09:02:00 AM »
Double Cool!  :saywhat:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2007, 09:10:00 AM »
that is a beautiful arrow and a great thought

wow I wish I was that talented

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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2007, 09:30:00 AM »
Wann sell it Mickey?

Thats great fer both Ya  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2007, 01:24:00 PM »
Glad you like the arrow Micky! The shaft man is Chris Cade. He does an outstanding job getting these babies tempered and straightened. I'm just the assembly guy on this project. Again, glad you like it! CK
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2007, 01:29:00 PM »
Our Mr. Kellar aka LittleFeather has Got It Goin' On!! Philosopher, Poet, Deep-Well of Information, and All-Around Good Guy!!
 ........"ONLY ON TRADGANG"!!   :archer:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #12 on: May 10, 2007, 02:36:00 PM »
Ah, thanks! You guys are too kind! CK
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #13 on: May 10, 2007, 03:02:00 PM »
Lessee VAnce..how do I put this...HE** NO! (besides he wrote MY name on it!)   ;)  

CK do you know where Chris finds the tonkin?
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #14 on: May 10, 2007, 03:07:00 PM »
Congratulations Ferret! Awesome arrow for sure.

Only from what I have read on here and your own site Mickey, the arrow could not have gone to a more deserving person. Thanks for sharing so much with so many!   :thumbsup:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2007, 03:13:00 PM »
Al I'll tell ya the truth. It seems the more you give, the more you get and I'm sure any of the others on here can tell you that. I have been so blessed with neat handmade stuff given freely, that if I never recieve another thing AND help others until I die, I will not have broken even. Special place this!

Thanks for the kind words.
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #16 on: May 10, 2007, 03:32:00 PM »
Very, very cool gift!  :cool:  And a great addition to your trophy room.  

For those of you who would like to have a Littlefeather arrow of your own (Vance???  :saywhat:  ) pay attention to the St. Jude's auction.  CK donated the arrow that he used to take "Lumpy" the doe with last year - you may recall the story that went with it.  I have made a display board, and it will be matched up with a couple of other highly collectable arrows for your bidding pleasure  :D  

I just need to get some pictures taken and descriptions written and will list them soon.
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #17 on: May 10, 2007, 03:53:00 PM »
real cool arrow nice work indeed. hey ferret this is after all one big happy family.   :thumbsup:  the stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of texas.  :biglaugh:
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #18 on: May 10, 2007, 03:54:00 PM »
Very, very nice!! Mickey, after having met you at Wheeling, and spending a few minutes with you, I realized you are as cool in person as on here. Very deserving.

CK, that is a work of art!!
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Re: Cool gift from deep in the heart of Texas
« Reply #19 on: May 11, 2007, 07:44:00 PM »
Very nice gesture, very very cool...  :bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:
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