Traditional Muzzleloading Association

Craftsmanship => Accoutrements => Topic started by: rollingb on November 27, 2016, 08:08:58 PM

Title: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
Post by: rollingb on November 27, 2016, 08:08:58 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/ColonialScout3/Cowboy%20Stuff/100_5006.jpg)
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This is a rather unique Indian outfit.  The scabbard is made totally of tree bark and is tight and all there. The blade itself is made from good steel and maintains a razor sharp edge.  A pretty neat Indian piece.
Title: Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
Post by: Ohio Joe on November 27, 2016, 08:23:56 PM
That is very interesting for sure. Any idea what era it's dated, Rondo?

 :hairy
Title: Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
Post by: rollingb on November 27, 2016, 08:36:46 PM
Quote from: "Ohio Joe"
That is very interesting for sure. Any idea what era it's dated, Rondo?

 :hairy
I'm not sure Joe,.... I'm guessing (maybe) somewhere around 1830-1860.
Title: Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
Post by: Spotted Bull on November 28, 2016, 04:33:14 PM
That's a great piece for sure. How is the banding held in place? Is it just tucked into the side or tacked?
Title: Re: Indian Knife with Tree Bark Scabbard
Post by: rollingb on November 28, 2016, 07:32:52 PM
Quote from: "Spotted Bull"
That's a great piece for sure. How is the banding held in place? Is it just tucked into the side or tacked?
Looks like it's tucked.  :rt th