Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: bowtarist on March 27, 2013, 02:05:32 pm

Title: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: bowtarist on March 27, 2013, 02:05:32 pm

We had a "private" cub scout den archery day a couple of weeks ago, I supplied bows and tackle and brought some stone points and primitives.  One of the Dads asked me if I put handles on knives.  The next scout meeting he brought a set of antlers and the blade, said I could keep what I didn't use.  His Grandpa's buddy gave it to him and he had used it until the handle broke, came unglued it appeard.  Here it is, antler handle, osage pommel, brazing rod pins all glued to gether with PC7.  Sealed with a version of Bubby's special mineral oil/beeswax sealer.  ;) I hope he likes it, cause this one ain't comin apart w/o some work.  I ended up edge dyeing and sealing the sheath and doing a repair stiched with back sinew.  Thanks for lookin, dpgratz

p.s.  This is my third attempt, I didn't have my camera set up for these small photos while I did the ~~build along.  I had to go out and take new pics.

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: bubby on March 27, 2013, 02:40:32 pm

that came out nice DP, was it a little easier working that mix in than straight bees wax

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: osage outlaw on March 27, 2013, 03:08:03 pm

That turned out nice Derik.  I bet he likes it.

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: bowtarist on March 28, 2013, 10:56:04 am

Thanks for the replys guys!  Bubby, I said it was a version of your mix, It was still pretty firm, but the wood stove helped with that.  OO, I'm giving it to him on Monday @ scouts.  I hope he does.  Have a grat one guys, dpg

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: bubby on March 28, 2013, 03:52:19 pm

hey, don't you need to get in the pit ::)  ;D

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: Olanigw (Pekane) on March 28, 2013, 04:38:48 pm

Looks good bro

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: seabass on March 28, 2013, 07:14:44 pm

great work Derik.that turned out nice brother.

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: bowtarist on March 28, 2013, 09:38:23 pm

Thanks Pk and seabass. 

Bubby... :-[I got out there for a bit tonight, smashed some ryolite to get ready for the real thing.  I'm having gravel delivered tomorrow, hope to spend the day waiting in the pit.  ;) ;D ;D dp

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: Pappy on March 29, 2013, 09:11:37 am

Nice job,good looking handle,looks like it fits you hand nicely. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: TRACY on March 29, 2013, 10:46:23 pm

Man Derik where's the deer to butcher, you're ready! Very nice knife. Looks like a real good boning blade to me.

Tracy

Title: Re: Knife Handle Finished
Post by: bowtarist on March 31, 2013, 12:09:41 pm

Yea Tracy, It's a nice boning blade. "FRIEDR.HERDER ABRO.SOHN; SOLIGEN-GERMANY"

Thanks for the replys guys! dpg