My new Chuck Burrows Knife

[RickD]

I`ve had my eye on this knife for a while and just struck a deal with Chuck for the whole rig,knife,sheath and belt..Heres a few pics and description of it

This is a custom built SW style trade knife and sheath - the entire package was made by , Chuck Burrows of Wild Rose Trading Co. This style knife and sheath can be documented as early as circa 1800 so would be appropriate for the 1807-1840's fur trade era or the later 1860-1880's Indian Wars period or any period in between.
Knife has a 7 3/4" hand made blade. The blade is thin like the originals and was converted to this style from a circa 1900 extra large Old Hickory blade. The grips are Osage Orange with a cast pewter bolster and a buffalo hide - all with an aged finish. OAL is 12 1/2".
The aged sheath, inspired by a couple of originals, is made of harness leather with a brain/smoke tan beaded cuff and fringe. Decoration includes period glass beads, brass tacks and beads, and tin cone tinklers. The sheath is built so that it can be worn in several positions including left or right hand crossdraw.

 

[david50]

nice! :thumbsup: really like the sheath

 

[paulvallandigham]

I like everything about this. However I seriously doubt that any MM would travel around in hostile territory with tinklers on anything, and probably not much that flashed in the sunlight either. Not if he wanted to keep his hair, he didn't. For parties, and ceremonies, sure. But I suspect they used a different sheath for their knives in the field.

 

[RickD]

And your point is??

 

[PitchyPine]

That`s nice Rick, grats on getting it. :thumbsup:

 

[davy]

Damn nice setup! :thumbsup: Welldone on both accounts! :grin:

Davy

 

[Packdog]

Beautiful! Really stunning piece. Thanks for sharing.

 

[RickD]

Just got this email from Chuck..

Howdy Rick - Thought you'd like to see the original sheath yours was based on...
Original Eastern Plains Knife case,ca 1800
Incised buffalo rawhide,native leather,porcuine quills and meatal cones..

 

[Roy]

:thumbsup: You will have to bring that with next time you get over this way :thumbsup:

 

[RC]

:shocked2: Rick, now that is jus gorgeous! ya dun real good! p-u-r-d-y! :thumbsup: love that blade! :thumbsup:

 

[shooyer_250]

Rick....wow

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Very nice outfit, beautiful in fact. I like the way the store bought knife was turned into a custom knife. Great job and a great prize. The sheath is beautiful too. :thumbsup:

 

[Turtle2]

Dang that's a good looking setup. Thanks for posting pictures of it. I'm a sucker for knives anyway but something about this one really cathces an eye.

Nice rig for sure.

 

[BillinOregon]

Rick: That is one handsome blade and sheath. Chuck is simply a master at this, and you are fortunate to have a piece from his shop. Just excellent.

 

[paulvallandigham]

My point is, if you are going to use that knife and sheath for a period costume, save it for the parties, parades, and dances-. For a seneca run, or survival course, use a less flashy sheath, and one where you won't lose any of those beads, or bells to bramble bushes along the way.

I speak from personal experience on this point. That sheath and knife are just too nice to chance damaging or losing either, IMHO. :hatsoff:

 

[T.C.Albert]

Very Nice...
TCA

 

[rkmeyer]

:thumbsup: That is one nice setup ya got there. Be careful, don't cut yourself.
Dusty :wink:

 

[fatboy]

You lucky dog you thats real sweet !! :hatsoff:

 

[shooyer_250]

i like this knife too,,,ok,,i want one of everyone of these knives,,,

 

[Ron LaClair]

Congratulations Rick, that's a great set. :thumbsup:

I'm privileged to own several of Chucks creations and I want to tell you that while they're gorgeous works of art they are made to "use".

Chuck is probably the most knowledgeable man I know on the fur trade and the knives and hawks of that period. While there are others that also have the knowledge, they do not have the talent that Chuck has to recreate such masterpieces.