Something Very Different

G L Drew

G L Drew

Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
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Forged from 5160
Forge marks and machine finish
Hollow ground blade
Distal taper on the tang
Curly maple handle
Overall length: 15 1/2 inches
Machined blade: 4 1/2 inches
Riveted leather cover

$175____SOLD____ delivered to the US or Canada. My PayPal account is gldrewknives@yahoo.com I will also take a check with time to clear or USPS money order.

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Mick57 said:
I'm trying to figure out how I'd use it.
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Me too, but I'm in love with it. I have to find a reason to don't scream "i'll take it". Sorry Gerry, I have to check with myself about my monthly expense first.
If not now, definitely I want one.
 
If anything, I'd like to have one that I could strap to my own spear stick. The spear is superb.
 
Gerry, what is the intended use ?
if end of handle was modified to accept a shaft, one could make it into a spear. i've wanted to try spear hunting deer for some time. in early september the deer here are still in 'lolligag' mode and if you are relaxed, you can get pretty close.
roland
 
rprocter said:
Gerry, what is the intended use ?
if end of handle was modified to accept a shaft, one could make it into a spear. i've wanted to try spear hunting deer for some time. in early september the deer here are still in 'lolligag' mode and if you are relaxed, you can get pretty close.
roland
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I haven't come up with a use for one these myself but they sure are fun to make. The new power hammer lets me move a lot of steel and I can be a little more creative without wearing out my old geezer arms. I sold one of these at a show last week-end because the guy thought it would make a great hog sticker; anything to get further away from those tusks I guess. I have been thinking about posting just the spear end with a hidden tang that someone could drill into and epoxy to the end of their walking staff or make a real spear. I know a guy that killed a bear with a spear but it would have to be much larger and heavier than this one.
 
G L Drew said:
I haven't come up with a use for one these myself but they sure are fun to make. The new power hammer lets me move a lot of steel and I can be a little more creative without wearing out my old geezer arms. I sold one of these at a show last week-end because the guy thought it would make a great hog sticker; anything to get further away from those tusks I guess. I have been thinking about posting just the spear end with a hidden tang that someone could drill into and epoxy to the end of their walking staff or make a real spear. I know a guy that killed a bear with a spear but it would have to be much larger and heavier than this one.
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If you were to make a series of spear heads like you describe, I'm sure they would sell like hot cakes. I'd buy one. I was thinking something more conventional like a flat tang with holes in it that you could slide into a slot on a pole and fasten, either with cordage or pins. That was my exact idea, a walking stick attachment. Offering a sheath would be a must for these as well since they're going to be sharp.
 
Gerry by all means different, but nice. Does a maker good to get out of a regular day by day grind. Sure helps to keep from burning out.................
 
WilsonKnives said:
Gerry by all means different, but nice. Does a maker good to get out of a regular day by day grind. Sure helps to keep from burning out.................
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My thought exactly Mike. This is one of the reasons I quit taking orders: I want to do it my way rather than become a manufacturer or a flap folder in the box factory.
 
That is one of the most interesting pieces I've seen in a long time!! Need to make more of those when I am better able to snag one!!
 
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Gerry, if you are going to make more as spear heads, try to come up with a way of easily attaching and detaching from the shaft. it would take a few tries to make a shaft just the right length & weight for good flight.
roland
 
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