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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: Stringman on July 30, 2016, 09:05:22 pm

Title: Elk skinner
Post by: Stringman on July 30, 2016, 09:05:22 pm

Finally finished the sheath on my elk skinner. The blade is from some KY black I got at the classic and the wool came from G-monee. Hope I can blood this thing in a month.

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/80C3F86D-C222-479F-8C4D-40242E6A3A28_zpskw9nevo8.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/80C3F86D-C222-479F-8C4D-40242E6A3A28_zpskw9nevo8.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/9A2D959A-71A5-46A8-8F29-15E614D99938_zpsd2o1jeni.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/9A2D959A-71A5-46A8-8F29-15E614D99938_zpsd2o1jeni.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/9741EBEC-8BFE-45FC-8D94-B0ACA48A54BE_zpspo2aq0dd.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/9741EBEC-8BFE-45FC-8D94-B0ACA48A54BE_zpspo2aq0dd.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/718905F9-BAA9-41CE-B096-6AA9F9CB8BF2_zpsr4qp13xu.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/718905F9-BAA9-41CE-B096-6AA9F9CB8BF2_zpsr4qp13xu.jpg.html)
(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s670/cotton7611/6EA88A27-B4E5-499A-A6BA-C59D7DD4688E_zps9b6ikaau.jpg) (http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/cotton7611/media/6EA88A27-B4E5-499A-A6BA-C59D7DD4688E_zps9b6ikaau.jpg.html)

God Bless!

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: nclonghunter on July 30, 2016, 09:12:59 pm

That is beautiful work. I hope you get it bloody also.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: bjrogg on July 30, 2016, 09:16:23 pm

Nice setup Scott. I'm routing for you good luck on you hunt. That looks like some nice stone.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: osage outlaw on July 30, 2016, 09:49:51 pm

Nice work Scott.  Good luck on your trip.  You better send me some pictures of that knife in action.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: penderbender on July 30, 2016, 11:55:26 pm

Wow what a sweet knife! It wants to get bloodied. Good luck with the elk! Cheers- Brendan

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Knoll on July 31, 2016, 06:59:08 am

And he sews too?!!   ;)
Awesome, Scott.
If your luck is as big as your rooting section, ya gonna need that knife.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Stringman on July 31, 2016, 08:16:45 am

Fair weather friends! They just want elk steaks!!  >:D

Yessir, Mike. I'm the seamstress of the family.

BJ - it's tough stuff, but makes a sharp and durable edge.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: PNewton on July 31, 2016, 09:02:48 am

Nice looking knife Scott. Looking forward to the story of your elk hunt.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Thunder on July 31, 2016, 09:20:32 am

Nice work Scott, good luck on your Elk hunt.

Cheers
Thunder

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Knotty on August 01, 2016, 10:21:26 pm

Sure looks pretty! Nice work 😊

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: phyankord on August 01, 2016, 11:36:33 pm

these stone knives are legit amazing. i remember the first deer i skinned, i had to sharpen my knife at least twice (and i wasent the only person skinning it!). these stone knives are easily sharper AND stay sharp longer than any metal knife you could use, just gotta be careful not to push too hard on the bone.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Tracker0721 on August 02, 2016, 08:39:32 am

That's a beautiful combo Scott! The sheath looks beyond professional, I'll have to try some fur inside my next one!

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Stringman on August 02, 2016, 10:13:38 am

Quote from: phyankord on August 01, 2016, 11:36:33 pm

these stone knives are legit amazing. i remember the first deer i skinned, i had to sharpen my knife at least twice (and i wasent the only person skinning it!). these stone knives are easily sharper AND stay sharp longer than any metal knife you could use, just gotta be careful not to push too hard on the bone.

You are correct, sir! Folks who have tried it agree stone skinning is superior to metal blade skinning for a lot of reasons.

Thanks Dylan, I am still learning.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: BowEd on August 02, 2016, 11:44:34 am

Very nice sheath for that.I was wondering what style of sheath to make for my knife I got from ya.Hopefully I'll try mine out on a deer this fall too.Skinning an elk should be a good challenge for it.Hide being thicker and all.Good luck Scott.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: paulsemp on August 02, 2016, 11:52:45 am

That's a beautiful piece right there! would be very cool to see the whole story come together for you

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Stringman on August 02, 2016, 01:19:23 pm

Ed, I'd love to hear how it works for ya.

Yep Paul, I'm hopeful there is a story to tell.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Stixnstones on August 02, 2016, 02:37:27 pm

Can't wait to see that baby covered in blood and hair, good luck Scott.

Title: Re: Elk skinner
Post by: Parnell on August 02, 2016, 08:26:49 pm

Super cool, Scott!  Best wishes for your successful hunt!