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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 08:30:24 am

Title: Talk about cool!
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 08:30:24 am
I volunteered to possibly make up for a Christmas exchange that went south. I made a hickory bow for the person and waited for my que. Turns out everything went well with the gift exchange and the bow wasnt needed. The bow was for Scott "Stringman". Scott is a great kanpper, if you didnt already know that. I wanted him to have the bow either way and I wanted one of his works of art. We worked out a swap. He got the bow and I was given this gorgeous knife. Scott I love it!

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Post by: cracker on March 02, 2013, 08:52:01 am
I'm calling cool too. Really nice job.
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Post by: Will H on March 02, 2013, 09:08:09 am
2 cool!  8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Roy on March 02, 2013, 10:12:28 am
Awesome knife there..
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Post by: DQ on March 02, 2013, 10:15:48 am
Wow!  Had to look at those pictures a few times!  Yep...cool.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 02, 2013, 10:46:56 am
You will see it next time you see me Darryl. Its just awesome to hold on to and look at. Plus, its very, very sharp. I had to slice paper to prove it to Jacob!
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Post by: Adam on March 02, 2013, 10:57:15 am
That sure is a beauty.  Top notch craftsmanship right there!
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Post by: jeffhalfrack on March 02, 2013, 11:03:40 am
GEEEEEZZZEEE!!!!   JeffW
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Post by: Sidewinder on March 02, 2013, 11:36:44 am
Very cool knife. Good for you Pearls.   Danny
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Post by: seabass on March 02, 2013, 12:31:02 pm
nice Knife Chris.this proves that good things happen to good people.i also have one of Scotts knives.he does amazing work.i am happy for you both.
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Post by: H Rhodes on March 02, 2013, 02:40:46 pm
That's a fine knife.  You lucky devil!
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Post by: osage outlaw on March 02, 2013, 03:23:15 pm
That's a sweet knife Pearly.  I bet Scott got a nice bow out of the deal to.
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Post by: MWirwicki on March 02, 2013, 03:40:06 pm
That is a real nice looking knife.  Seems to flow, proportionately and all.  Great gift!
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Post by: Ifrit617 on March 02, 2013, 03:45:08 pm
Sweet knife! I have a few of Scotts blades and they sure are masterpieces.

Jon
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Post by: JW_Halverson on March 02, 2013, 03:51:16 pm
You oughta hear Scott and Iowabow bicker like an old married couple when they are knapping!  Hawhaw!  Kinda reminds me of my parents in their 80's.  Neither one wants to die and give the other the satisfaction of living without the other!

At the end of it all, both understand it drives them to pushing their skills and honing their craft.  And you have proof in your hands.  congrats!
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Post by: crooketarrow on March 02, 2013, 05:25:34 pm
  SWEETTTTTTT
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Post by: lesken2011 on March 02, 2013, 05:27:56 pm
I didn't see your bow, Pearl, but you mighta got the best of that deal!! :P
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on March 02, 2013, 09:50:36 pm
That is a fine looking knife.....top notch.
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Post by: Trapper Rob on March 02, 2013, 10:22:53 pm
You got one sweet knife PD.
Rob
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Post by: bubby on March 03, 2013, 12:01:54 am
sweet knife Chris,i know the bow had to be the way you were talking about it, Bub
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 03, 2013, 09:37:24 am
Hopefully Scott has read all these nice comments, he deserves them all.

As soon as I opened the package I realized I got the better end of the deal. I sent Scott a note telling him I owed him one.
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Post by: silverfox on March 03, 2013, 04:31:31 pm
That knife is so cool, what a wonderful job.
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Post by: Stringman on March 03, 2013, 09:21:59 pm
Alright, I just seen this and I wanna say thanks!  Pretty sure i don't deserve it, but I appreciate all the kind words, nonetheless.

I gotta say I was literally crestfallen when I found out about Pearlie building that bow for me and then not sending it!! It was an interesting place to be knowing I couldn't rightfully ask for him to send it, but desperately wanting to own it. It was a couple days later that he sent me a text and we agreed on the trade. This knife was just recently completed and he picked it out of the line up. I'm glad he is pleased with it.

For my part I have been waiting for better weather to take some nice pics of this bow. To say I am pleased would not do credit to the level of enthusiasm I have while holding this bow. PD was telling me some I the history and following this bow has acquired in its short life and he was not exaggerating! I have only shot it a handful of times, but the way this bow flings an arrow makes my legs nearly tremble! This thing SCREAMS an arrow!!! It's a thrill to shoot, not shocky in the least, and at 60# it might well become my go to bow for the next couple years! Then when you unbraced it and hold it under the light the wood comes alive. Not a huge fan of hickory, but after seeing what a master can do with it, I'm starting to come around. The finish on this bow is VERY easy on the eye! It has a baby soft feel that I still haven't nailed down. (You're gonna have to tell me your process again, PD.)

I'm super satisfied with this trade, and honored to have been involved. Just another example of how incredible the guys are on this site. It will be coming with me to the classic for those of you who haven't seen it. But I ain't guaranteeing anybody will have a chance to shoot it!!  ;D

Scott

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Post by: Pappy on March 04, 2013, 07:43:00 am
Beautiful work,that is really cool stuff. :)
   Pappy
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Post by: Stringman on April 20, 2013, 03:48:18 pm
I know this is a little late, but better that, than never, right?

Finally got around to taking some decent pics and wanted to get this posted before any more time goes by.

Scott
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Post by: seabass on April 20, 2013, 10:32:52 pm
very nice Scott.you did a nice job on that knife brother.