Spear Knife, Frog Gig and Sheath

[church&son]

I made this set for a fellow who wanted a socket handled spear shaped knife sharpened on one side and a frog gig that all fit in a sheath that he could hang on his belt or tie on his pack.

Spear is 11″ long, it and Gig are both from plow material. Sheath is veg-tanned scraps dyed w/ vinegaroon. Rings are from wrought iron nails. Haven’t heard from him so this set goes in the drawer for awhile……….Randy

 

[Pipeman]

I love your stuff Randy, I can feel you in your work.

Best regards

Robin

 

[church&son]

Nice compliment coming from a talented man, Thanks..........Randy

 

[HandAxeProMan]

Nice pair Randy. I always had a gig in my kit when I was roaming the woods of the "Old North State".

 

[church&son]

Thanks ProMan, haven't seen any fat frogs lately, I could go for some fried legs......Randy

 

[pullrich]

Are we looking at some vinegarooned leather in those pics??

 

[HandAxeProMan]

Randy, the last time I was there, the American Roadhouse in Asheboro had some nice fat frog's legs and they were delicious....Howard

 

[church&son]

Pullrich, yes that one is vinegarooned and beeswax.

Howard, we eat at the Roadhouse about once a week. Hard to get past the seafood and Buffalo Burgers but the frog legs are good.......Randy

 

[Hesparus]

Neat!
Does vinegroon-dyed leather ever damage the steel it touches (due to the vinegar)?

 

[church&son]

No, Hesparus, you neutralist the vinegar after dying with baking soda water or just rinsing it good. If you do not oil it gets pretty stiff. I like the stiffer leather so I varnish or wax after it drys.....Randy