17th birthday and gift from Doug Campbell [pics]

Chris S. · April 25, 2007, 08:13:00 PM

Zach turned 17 on the 17th. He was thrilled to receive a pair of Doug Campbell's knives with antler handles and leather sheaths.

A couple months earlier, I contacted Doug about making a pair of special knives using the antlers from a spike deer Zach killed last fall. After discussing it, I asked Doug to make one knife and I would let Zach choose to save his money for the other. So I shipped Doug the antlers and asked him to use the best one and ship the other back with the knife. We were all surprised when we receive two beautiful matching knives with a note from Doug stating the second knife was his gift to Zach!

Nowdays it seems more typical to worry about just getting your money's worth. Doug's actions speak volumes. Thanks Doug!

Zach has always used wooden longbows but last summer, as we were coming home from Church, we passed a man selling an old bear recurve. Zach bought it and thought it would be something to temporarily switch and try for a deer with the old recurve. The end result was a perfect shot with the spike expiring in site and...steaks & knife handles! Happened while I was traveling on business.

ishiwannabe · April 25, 2007, 08:16:00 PM

Awesome story, outstanding knives. Looks like a recurve worked rather well for him!

Chris S. · April 25, 2007, 08:17:00 PM

I thought it would be interesting to all the folks with kids in this sport to share several more pics of Zach (and bros/sis) growing up with bosnarras. Added bonus is the fun embarrassing Zach. Parents take note, the early pics don't seem very long ago.

Kids shooting rattan bows from Cloverdale (Zach is far left.)

BigRonHuntAlot · April 25, 2007, 08:19:00 PM

WOW, Great Knives, Great Shot, Great Kid... Congrats

Chris S. · April 25, 2007, 08:20:00 PM

More fun pics growing up.....

Chris S. · April 25, 2007, 08:25:00 PM

Had one more pic handy.....

Hope you enjoy them. -chris

the Ferret · April 25, 2007, 08:31:00 PM

well how cool is that? Happy birthday Zach.

Gosh I remember when you first osted that pic with the rattan bows from Cloverdale. Zach sure has grown.

4runr · April 25, 2007, 08:32:00 PM

Happy birthday Zach!!

You have a beautiful family Chris. Way to go, teaching all to live a good life!!

Doug, I'm not amazed by your talent anymore, it's expected of you here. But your heart is above and beyond. Kudos!!!
More beautiful knives.

sticshooter · April 25, 2007, 08:40:00 PM

Wow that is just awesome. Great hat zach. Doug is a CLASS ACT all the way. Happy Birthday.<><

Budog56 · April 25, 2007, 08:45:00 PM

Thats awesome..great pics..Happy birthday!...By the way what exactly is he shooting at in the water???

Hot Hap · April 25, 2007, 09:20:00 PM

Happy birthday! Hap

OkieJ · April 25, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

Happy Birthday Zach.

Dougs work is top notch.

JEFF B · April 25, 2007, 09:50:00 PM

congrats all round

Golden Hawk · April 25, 2007, 09:54:00 PM

Happy Birthday Zach! I have a Campbell coming soon myself.

camocowboy · April 25, 2007, 10:07:00 PM

That Doug. A gentleman and a Scholar! I just wish he liked Montana a little better. JB

Arrowslinger · April 25, 2007, 10:18:00 PM

Happy birthday Zack. Doug is top notch.

Madpigslayer · April 26, 2007, 01:40:00 AM

Doug is good people, Zack is good people, seems logical.

ps...I like montana more than Doug does....

Islandlongbow · April 26, 2007, 04:38:00 AM

Happy birthday Zack...Very nice job Doug!

Jerry

9 Mile Archer · April 26, 2007, 05:16:00 PM

Thanks for sharing, Happy Birthday and great photos.

Shakes.602 · April 26, 2007, 06:36:00 PM

Happy Birthday Zach!! Nice Knives too!! Embarassed??

Formula Barf on a Shirt We have to Try to Get Over Our Heads to Remove..... Fun "Child-Rearing" Stuff Like THAT!!

Happy Your Day Zach!!

Enjoy it Buddy!!