Replacement Bag

[rkmeyer]

This is the bag I just completed. It is replacing on I made in the early 60's that finally gave it up during a deer hunt last Fall. The bag is made of Elk which is very thick and soft (hard to stitch). The knife was an old file and the sheath is lined with raw-hide. I guess I will be about ready for turkey season.[url] http://s167.photobucket.com/a...loader/?action=view&current=IMG_0160.jpg[/url]

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Nice work, Dusty Bob. :thumbsup: GW

 

[blacksmithman64]

Looks good dusty bob! You ougha go in bizness!Did ya use an awl to poke yer needle holes with?

 

[duke21]

beautiful work Dusty! you obviously have some talent . also nice knife and sheath. that bag must be pretty big, it looks huge next to that knife.

again nice work,

duke21

 

[windwalker_au]

outstanding.
bernie :hatsoff:

 

[rkmeyer]

Thanks Y'all
The bag is 8" W, X71/2" H, X 1" T and the knife is 61/2" less the tang. Of interest, the grip on the knife is of maple from the Alps which has dark spots in the grain rather than a curl. I have made duck calls from it and they look pretty kooool.
The Elk is about 1/8th to 3/16ths thick and where the fringe is there are 3 layers. I had to use an awl and pull each stitch with pliers. I used rubber cement to hold the seams while stitching (fake sinew).

 

[George Holton]

The medical supply houses sell a needle puller that surgeons use on us. Human skin is very tough to sew, carry one in my plunder to repair pants and people. bob