Cheticamp Bowie Set

P. McKinley

P. McKinley

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I just finished up the smaller of this matched pair. These are both intended for hard use with no-nonsense sheaths.

All of the major components of these pieces(leather excluded) come from a generation's old farm that climbs western slopes of the Cape Breton Highlands in the town of Cheticamp. The blade was forged from a "100+ year old" farrier's rasp. The moose antler pieces all come from a nearly intact skull that had been left atop an old shed to weather for several decades before I got a hold of it. The Ambrosia Maple is also from the same property.

Cheticamp Bowie Set

Blade(s): 11 3/4" x approx 1/4", and 7 1/4" x approx 3/16" of forge finish farrier's rasp, flat ground bevels with a 600 grit hand sanded finish.

Handle(s): Wrought iron S-guard and spacer forged from an anchor chain link then etched for texture and lightly polished. Moose antler spacer with birch bark, birch, and bloodwood accents. Natural Ambrosia Maple with buffed tung oil and paste wax finish, and a peened, domed, and polished 1/8" stainless steel pin.

Sheath(s): 6/7 oz veg tanned leather with natural polished edges, leather lanyard, moose antler conch, and a maple bead. The leather has a buffed mink oil finish.

Please let me know your thoughts,

Thank you,
Peter

















 
Beautiful tribute, Peter!
I love a story like that.
 
I like those a lot. Nicely done Peter:thumbup:
Darcy
 
I like them both, Peter. Nice, clean and with your personal style clearly demonstrated:D:thumbup:
 
Peter... This really sings to me, brother. There is something about a well executed "set" of knives that appeals to me on a visceral level. You have certainly carved out your own look and nailed this commission.
 
excellent work, man! Very nice from every perspective.
 
This is one of those threads that I keep poking my head into, just to look at the photos again. The color palette and sculpting of those handles really make for a tasteful/memorable package. The antler/birch bark/birch spacer accents are just right. :thumbup:

Awesome work Peter.

Erin
 
Stefano, Erin, Lorien, - Thank you guys very much.

I really appreciate all the kind comments from everyone. :)

-Peter
 
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