Montana bird n trout knife (sheath pics added)

[snakewood3]

I know things are supposed to be bigger down here in Texas but I have found some exceptions. Got to do some trout bummin' up in big sky country back in the 70's. Sure nothing down here like those fine fish.
My buddy Doug Campbell sent me some Montana Big Horn sheep horn, amongst other treasure, saying I had a "fertile mind" and might be able to use it. Kind of thinking he was saying I had snakes in my head.
Had my friend Rainy Raven forge this blade to my spec's from 1095. I mortised it into Osage. Couple 1/4" brass pins in bronze flanged bushings ( spare nose landing gear door hardware ) 1/4" barstock copper guard. Pinned the horn on with 3/32" bronze.
My dog, Osage, thinks we need to go arrow some hogs and give it a try. Looking forward to making the scabard.

 

 

 

 

 

[JMR]

Great looking knife. The birds and trout must be a lot bigger in Texas if you need a knife that big for them! You should definitely take the dogs advice and give it a work out on some hogs.

[tippit]

Charles,
I think fertile like a "farm field" as your ideas keep popping up all over.  Nice looking handle.

[Bodork]

Wow Charles!  That's a dandy! I love the hammered pins and guard. You did a great job!

[Gav]

That's just neat.

[SecondSeason]

So that is a wonderful knife, is that a one of a kind or one that could be purchased?  

I would love to have a knife like that on my hip during elk season.

Let me know PLEASE.

[Montauks]

Beautiful..always looking to see what ya come up with next

[Cyclic-Rivers]

I love the design!  simple but elegant. Very rustic at the same time and has a very useful design.

Love it!

[Bigriver]

That bugger is cool, nice job.

[Izzy]

Damn what a fine looking knife. Id go "cowboy" with the sheath for that. Im sure it'll be just as creative as your more primitive inspired masterpieces.

[snakewood3]

Thanks everyone. SecondSeason I sent you a PM.

Izzy, I had in mind a semi horizontial under arm cross draw with a shoulder strap. No rawhide this time, maybe a snakeskin inlay, copper rivets.

[Steve Nuckels]

Charles, I think that is my favorite from your shop so far!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

[oldpaths]

That horn butt is a nice touch,great job!

[2treks]

I am liking that one,
Nice Job Charles

[Doug Campbell]

Now that's what I'm talking about.        

[David Yukon]

Great looking knife, so far my favorite from you and that horn but, man does it ever look good!!! Can't wait to see the sheet you'll make for that one!
Cheers

[snakewood3]

Kept the sheath simple, works well oriented in this manner for horseback.

[2treks]

Very Cool,
Good stuff SW.

[Adam Keiper]

Snakewood, I find myself captivated with every knife you post.  You somehow meld high end with primitive in an elegant and utilitarian form.  Really spectacular work.    

[snakewood3]

Thanks again Chuck !

Adam, I could not ask for a higher compliment, thank you.