"Know how to skin Grizz, Pilgrim?"

robtattoo · March 06, 2009, 10:14:00 AM

I have GOT to stop watching that film!

This is the result of the last viewing.

12-3/4" OAL
7-1/4" clip point blade
Sambar stag handle with brass bolster & buttcap

This is my first attempt at a bolstered fulltang, so be gentle! The blade is about 3/16" thick & beaten out of an old (1960s) landrover leaf-spring, which then ground to shape (Funnily enough, I got the spring from an old guy who's nickname is Grizzly. Funny old world, huh?!)

The sheath is in a mountain-man style with both a normal beltloop on the reverse, plus a slot & belt-flap so I can wear it pretty much how ever I like.

DANA HOLMAN · March 06, 2009, 10:29:00 AM

great job, i don't see anything wrong with anything. i like the knife alot. keep them coming
dana

skullworks · March 06, 2009, 10:46:00 AM

Saweeeetttttt work there Rob!!!!

"Elk don't know how many legs a horse has got!"

Love the movie too!

mastin03 · March 06, 2009, 10:50:00 AM

Thats a beauty there Rob! never can see the film to many times in my opinion

Watch your top to knot

Montauks · March 06, 2009, 10:52:00 AM

Wow! nice bowie to keep you company on your trip to the "musselshell"

prarieboy · March 06, 2009, 11:37:00 AM

Nice knife Rob!

WINDTALKER · March 06, 2009, 12:18:00 PM

Now thats a knife!! Nice work

d. ward · March 06, 2009, 12:20:00 PM

Thats beautiful work right there..If you like Rob as soon as we get to Que'bec with Tom this spring you could give it a try on a live 200# black bear.
We can lure him into the cabin with some crusty creams doughnuts.Where you will be waiting behind the door.Once he's in with you.I slam the door and run like hell.You know what you gotta do before I return with another right ? Whatda ya say ??????? bd

robtattoo · March 06, 2009, 12:29:00 PM

Tell you what BD, I'll trap 'im & skin 'im, if you let the bugger chase you through the snow! :D :D :D

d. ward · March 06, 2009, 12:51:00 PM

might not be much snow there however I am always up for a good race.The only problem I can see is they are a bit faster on thier feet then one might think.So I will need the aid of some good running shoes.bd

Kevin Evans · March 06, 2009, 02:13:00 PM

Good job Rob!!!

kbaknife · March 06, 2009, 03:28:00 PM

You da same Pilgrim I've been hearin' for three days and smellin' for two?
Sure are cocky for a starvin' Pilgrim.
Where you been, Rob?
You an American yet?
That is my A #1 favorite movie of all time.
I know for a fact I've seen it more than 100 times.

JohnHV · March 06, 2009, 04:04:00 PM

You've come far pilgrim.
Feels like far.
Twer it worth the trouble?
Ha? What trouble?

kbaknife · March 06, 2009, 06:21:00 PM

He was livin' in a cave up on the Musselshell with a female panther. She never did get used to him. ...

4runr · March 06, 2009, 08:52:00 PM

Now I gotta watch it again!!

Beautiful job Rob! "Big Nasty"

Doug Campbell · March 07, 2009, 01:08:00 AM

:D

swp · March 07, 2009, 06:15:00 AM

"Just as fast as you can bring em."
Nice job Rob I like the tacks on the sheath too.

OconeeDan · March 07, 2009, 07:34:00 AM

Nice knife Rob!
Did you pin those bolsters?
Looks like you are ready for a bear carvin'
Dan

robtattoo · March 07, 2009, 08:53:00 AM

Thanks guys,I can always rely on you lot to put a grin on me face! :D

Dan, yep, I pinned the bolster with 2 4mm brass pins, the buttcap is pinned into the end of the antler.

It's presently coated in a mixture of ketchup & mustard to hurry-along the patina on the brass. It looks far to new! I'm seriously considering burying it in the garden for a few weeks to 'mature' :D

2Knives · March 07, 2009, 08:56:00 AM

Very nice knife!

Whats on the spit?
Grown peticular???

Funny thing is I just watched that movie AND the Mountain Men at work this week...none of those guys ever saw either!?

If I don't get some whiskey soon I'm gonna DIE!!!

...hmm, that might be my new signature line.