UPDATED! Pictures added. Sometimes something just brings you joy!

[res308]

Here's the Bowie my buddy hammered out for his Dad. He still has some finish work to do on it. He was shooting for straight up old school on the knife, and I was shooting for the same with the sheath, all of which fits his Dad to a "T."

It's going to be mounted on this block with another small knife my buddy made some time ago for his Dad's friend, who unfortunately passed away a while back. It's all gonna be placed on the block together, with a small handmade plaque.

I feel about like a kid at Christmas. I cannot wait to see his face, especially since he thinks he's getting just the knife itself. I think he's going to present it to him this Sunday morning before church. I might try to go down there for that before I go to my church.

I think a lot of this gentleman, and it brought me a whole lot of joy to be able to take part in this project for him.

I'll post another picture when he gets it all done and put together.

Edited October 22, 2016 by res308

[sybo]

That's really cool!

[hipower]

Yes, I'll echo Sybo's thoughts. That's a great looking combo. One any dad would be glad to own. Especially with the history this one will have.

[res308]

I was told this morning he has it complete. Being the jerks we are, he has it set up at the church to see if his Dad notices it Sunday morning. He's added the sheath, the other knife, and another antler to the mix. I'm anxious to see it. I'll get some pictures of it and post 'em up. Might even put up a pic of Joe's face if I can catch it.

[res308]

Here it is out getting a little more tan on the leather via more beeswax and sunshine.

[res308]

And here's his final assembly. Bowie turned out great, his old buddy's knife is on there, and I thought he did a great job on the display. Old Joe is gonna love it!

[sybo]

NIIIIIIIIICE!!!!!

[res308]

I was told he had a fit over it this past Sunday when he saw it.