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shootrj2003

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The "rebirth" of an old blade and the start of a new horn
« on: May 20, 2011, 02:00:26 PM »
Brought these both about with a" Native American" style so I thought to show them together even though the horn is not finished[right now I've got" Horner's Block"so I need time to think before I finish it!]

I showed the knife's original, somewhat scruffy character,as a potentially  dangerous carving knife that was a bit too fierce to hang out with the guys in the kitchen drawer[ being double edged] in another post,but here he is again
I gave him a choice of banishment, or Service- At- Arms,which required extensive retraining and discipline for the former ruffian ,Like other tough guys it was just what he needed and here he is at graduationHe has been serving well at his new occupation and did a good job of rendering this fellow fit to eat. He rendered excellent service in his first action ,as expected,as you can see by his scars which were left intact as badges of honor,he has had an active and tough life  since being born in England.He has recieved his mark of distinctionAs for the horn? He is still under construction but is the second one I made with a Rawhide cap,my oldest horn,which is my hunting horn is the other and has kept my powder dry for over 20 years
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Offline Gordon H.Kemp

Re: The "rebirth" of an old blade and the start of a new hor
« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2011, 02:57:57 PM »
Lookin good. Whats the length of the bllade ? I"ve got to do in a hog in about two weeks I might just need to borrow it for a short time. Nice work on both the knife and horn .
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Re: The "rebirth" of an old blade and the start of a new hor
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2011, 06:24:03 AM »
Very well done. :rt th
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shootrj2003

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Re: The "rebirth" of an old blade and the start of a new hor
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2011, 02:23:55 AM »
thanks for the complements,the blade is exactly 6 5/8 th's inches long,OAL is 10 1/2 in. long.Originally I was considering a more English or Scottish dirk type sheath but I decided to go native.It is my first succesful bone slab  handle,I tryed a couple other times but the bone broke at the final riveting both times,I figured after a while that I would try agin'ya just csn't be too careful riveting bone, especially thin bone.
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Offline Bison Horn

Re: The "rebirth" of an old blade and the start of a new hor
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2011, 04:28:55 AM »
Good looking gear ya got shooter, nice work. BH
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Sir Michael

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Re: The "rebirth" of an old blade and the start of a new hor
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2011, 10:29:32 PM »
I see some photos here that could make the calendar if submitted. :hairy
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