Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on April 23, 2014, 12:08:36 pm
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Well I reckon this is kind of a long story, but here goes...
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My grampa got this buck back in '88 at a time when deer hunting was just startin to get popular again in IL. Turns out this deer was the biggest deer of his life. Don't remember the stats, but I do remember his name was in the local paper and if memory serves, this deer was down moments after sunrise. The man was a passionate hunter and yet very low keyed about the whole affair.
In the early '90s my granny passed and pa decided to sell the farm. Instead of having all the kids squabble over what they wanted he had it all auctioned off and let them bid if they wanted it. When the auctioneer got to the trailer with the deer racks I put my bid in but my uncle won so he got first dibs and chose this rack.
Just recently, this uncle passed away and I was presented with the opportunity to reclaim what I had bid on 18 years ago. It wasn't till I was driving home that I realized the full significance of the rack, and I started making plans.
After contemplating, the best use of this resource I decided to split it up and give a part of pa back to the family. I just felt like it would be foolish to lose this opportunity to memorialize the man who has had such a huge impact on not only my life, but the lives of the entire Stanberry clan.
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The final step will be to have him sign each knife and then I will pass them out to each of his children at this years thanksgiving feast. Grampa has given so much to this family, in so many ways. And now that he is nearing his end, hopefully, this will help everyone in our family to remember the values that he stands for and stand together to keep this family strong.
God Bless!
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That's a wonderful story and a beautiful gesture you've done there. If it were me I know I'd be honored to have a memorial keepsake from you made of grandpas best deer.
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Awesome knives!! I am taking inspiration from the story and the quality of work.
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one word, AWESOME
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Well Done.
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Way to go Man! I don't know if I coulda cut that rack up, but you did it right. I really like the two brow tine knives, all are great, but those two really stand out to me. dp
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That's some real good medicine right there. Good way to honor the Man, the Deer, and the Heritage
rich
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Thanks guys. It feels good to give it back once in awhile. I was struggling for the last month to come up with the right inspiration to put blade to handle. Then all at once everything fell in place. Was a big relief to know I did it right. I feel confident that these pieces are made well and will be given for the right reasons.
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Way to go. As our fathers and grandfathers age and pass and we step into their shoes as leaders of our families is all so important that we leave to the youngers with what our fathers left to us! Hunt with your kids and you'll never have to hunt for your kids.
Knapper
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Very awesome! I like that story!
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That's a cool story and awesome idea, Scott. I know they will love it.
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Very neat how the events played out over time. Really nice. Work that will probably stir some emotions for sure!
Tracy
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Great work and story.
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Hunt with your kids and you'll never have to hunt for your kids.
Knapper
I like that!
Yes, I agree, Tracy
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What's already been said. That is a lot of fine work there and hope they appreciate as much as you put into them, thought and labor :).
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Very cool. Be a great story behind each and every one of those knives and putting them in the hands of several family members will allow more people to pass the story on. Good on you for be thoughtful enough to spread it around the family. Really nice looking knives too.