A Western Frontier Knife & Sheath

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This one, CactusRose 36, is a late 1840's-early 1850's Southern Plains style skinner/scalper and sheath which has a pound beaded brain tan cover over a rawhide liner with twisted fringe, tin cones, and buffalo hair with feather fluff dangles - it was inspired by three original sheaths and a couple of original SW trade skinner/scalpers.
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WOW!! That's a truly amazing combo! :eek:

Stunning photos, too. :thumbup:
 
Oh my...you truly have a unique eye for perfection. Just perfect in every way.
 
"Skin 'em Pilgrim and I'll get you another....hahahahahha"
in my best Bear Claw Chris Lapp sounding voice ;)

Marvelous job, both knife and sheath!!!
Thanks for sharing, very inspriring!
G2
 
Thanks all!!! - and glad you enjoyed the view

Jacque - I don't really track hours, but for one of these pieces including building the knife (not forging the blade but hafting it, doing the filework, and finish) there is anywhere from 30-60 hours total.....this one was close to 40-45 hours most likely - beadwork is fun for me (I like doing detail), but it's a fairly slow process no matter what.
 
Aaah-yup, that'll do!

Chuck, I can't really see the guard in that first pic amongst all the fringe. I'm guessing it must be a long bugger judging by the width of the sheath.

What's the destiny of this ensemble?

All the best, Phil
 
What the hell even IS that thing?

I have ask that compared to the simplicity of my work....

So much detail, care, and work went into it. NICE!!!


TF
 
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