Black_Feather
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Quilled Bag Has anyone purchased this quilled bag from crazy crow? Is it high quality? I was thinking of using it as a shooting bag?
Can anyone attest to the quality of this bag from crazy crow?
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Nope.
But they do say; "This skill survives today in these imported belt pouches" about the item.
I'd ask about their return policy,,(?)
But they do say; "This skill survives today in these imported belt pouches" about the item.
I'd ask about their return policy,,(?)
Black_Feather
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Lol I don’t know how I missed that, thanks for pointing that out, I didn’t order it yet.
The German tan is not as durable as brain tanned hides. I'd pass it up. Quillwork it's self is not real durable.
Black_Feather
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Agreed, thanks for the input on this one.
Black_Feather
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Thanks for your input guys, that’s why I love this forum, everyone’s able to get a multitude of input from everyone, especially on buying something it’s very helpful, I’ll be passing on this bag, thanks guys 
Crazy crow does have some reasonable prices on equipment used by living history enthusiasts today.
However its primary markets are westren decor and pow-wow. Much of their stuff is made for looks and display not for hard use.
That said I have some stuff from them that’s India produced that I can’t tell from Townsend produced at twice the money.
However its primary markets are westren decor and pow-wow. Much of their stuff is made for looks and display not for hard use.
That said I have some stuff from them that’s India produced that I can’t tell from Townsend produced at twice the money.
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I might pass on the quilled bag, but my primary shooting/possibles bag is made from a crazy crow kit. Good thick leather, enough to customize. Been using it for years, very happy with it. And very affordable.
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Hmmm. Maybe Townsend sourced it from the very same maker/supplier!
I think Townsend’s is all or most American made. They do a lot at the shop plus contract with artisans who throw clay or do tin or iron work. I’ve never bought anything from him I would complain about
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Yes, it came with artificial sinew, I remember because there wasn’t nearly enough of it. I had a spool already so it wasn’t a problem for me. The rest of the kit was good.
I'd really recommend everyone to ditch the artificial sinew, and get some linen thread to use. I bought a 1500 foot spool from a cobbler supply for around $15 bucks years ago, and haven't made a noticeable dent in it so far. Just wax it before use, you will never go back to the fake sinew stuff. Besides, it's authentic to the period.
You can get it pre waxed by Tandy
Townsend offers a hemp thread, much thicker than what you need for cloth. Great for leather work, much stronger than linen. You can tie an end on a branch and play Tarzan…. Almost
Townsend offers a hemp thread, much thicker than what you need for cloth. Great for leather work, much stronger than linen. You can tie an end on a branch and play Tarzan…. Almost
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As far as the quill pouch goes, I could see using it at a rendezvous, but not for every day hunting use.
Not to keen on the flowery pattern either. Something else, like elk horns and tracks.
Not to keen on the flowery pattern either. Something else, like elk horns and tracks.
By 1800 Great Lakes tribes were making quill and moose hair embroidery for white trade. And much was floral patterns.
Later plainsmen would buy beadwork From Western Indians and much of this was also in floral
Later plainsmen would buy beadwork From Western Indians and much of this was also in floral
The design used is much more appropriate.
If I remember correctly I think these quilled pouches are being produced somewhere down in south America.
