Members ChuckBurrows Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 Here's a Sunday go to meeting rig or if you're a Texan a BB-Q rig.... The knife, hand-forged and built by the late Gib Guignard aka CactusForge, with a sheath by me, aka Wild Rose Trading = CactusRose 21 The knife in the sheath... View of entire rig - 1... View of rig view - 2... The belt only view - 1... The belt only view - 2... Here's one of the pistol the rig was built for... The rig was inspired by the fancy rigs worn by Texas Rangers in the 1920-30's. The owner didn't want that fancy though, so I came up with a carving pattern inspired by the carving on 18th Century American Long Rifles, built in Pennsylvania where the owner hails from. The holster, knife sheath, and the belt are all lined with calfskin and the rig is entirely handsewn. The metal throat on the sheath is nickel silver to match the knife's fittings and the small concho is Sterling silver. All parts are lightly aged.... Quote
Members Hilborne Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 I lurk on the forum alot and probably should butt in more often. A lot of top notch things posted here, but for some reason this one brings a tear to my eye. This is really nice. If you have some more work to post, I'll sure look at it. Thanks for posting. Andy Quote
Contributing Member rdb Posted March 27, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted March 27, 2008 I can't stop looking at it.... Quote
Members Spider Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 Man I love the color of the sheath. Very very classy. Quote
Ian Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 Beautiful Fantastic stitching, I'd have to echo Hilborne's statement Quote
Ambassador Beaverslayer Posted March 27, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 27, 2008 I can't stop looking at it either, that is one VERY beautiful looking rig. Is it the photography, or is it really that color? if so, what color is that? Ken Quote
Members Myriam Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 I'm in the same boat, can't stop looking at it. Love the tooling, clean and simple. Awesome work there! Quote
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted March 27, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 27, 2008 Chuck as always, i tip my Hat to you and give you Quote
Members Hedge Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 Not only is your leather a work of art, so is the photography!!! The leather color is oustanding. And I love your tooling...simple and elegant. Not too much and not too little. You're one hell of a craftsman, Chuck. Quote
Members jammon Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 "Not only is your leather a work of art, so is the photography!!! The leather color is oustanding. And I love your tooling...simple and elegant. Not too much and not too little. You're one hell of a craftsman, Chuck. " AMEN!!!! Quote
Ambassador Don101 Posted March 27, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted March 27, 2008 Nice work, now where is that BB-Q at, Don Quote
Contributing Member Jordan Posted March 27, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted March 27, 2008 The stitching is astounding, well done, truely a functional work of art. Quote
Members johnny7 Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 Great looking rig, very elegant and classy. Quote
Members Tina Posted March 27, 2008 Members Report Posted March 27, 2008 Absolutly beautiful work. I like the whole set, makes it all complete:-) Quote
badLoveLeather Posted March 27, 2008 Report Posted March 27, 2008 Great Stuff. I need to bring that stuff to the next "Meeting" at work. Something tells me that my ideas would be a little more worth listening to!!! Quote
Members mudman Posted March 28, 2008 Members Report Posted March 28, 2008 Really nice stuff. Great job!!! Quote
SCOUTER Posted March 28, 2008 Report Posted March 28, 2008 Hello Chuck, I just wanted to let you know that your DVD's on leatherworking are very enjoyable! Your down to earth presentation and dozens of helpful tips and tricks made the viewing very excitiing and left me wanting for more! These items are just another example of your talent for this craft! Quote
Members paris3200 Posted March 28, 2008 Members Report Posted March 28, 2008 Not only is your leather a work of art, so is the photography!!! My thoughts exactly. Somebody went back for seconds when talent was being passed out. You should be either be that good with leather OR photography not both. Seriously though, that is an absolutely beautiful rig. I've admired your work every since I got into leather work. Just curious, but is that belt single or double thickness. I can't tell from the pictures, but seems like to me that would be a lot of weight for a single ply belt. Jason Quote
Members manfrommuc Posted March 28, 2008 Members Report Posted March 28, 2008 hello chuck I think the same !! **Not only is your leather a work of art, so is the photography!!! The leather color is oustanding. And I love your tooling...simple and elegant. Not too much and not too little. You're one hell of a craftsman** P.s. what kind of colour do you use?? greetz from Bavaria mfm Quote
Members Srigs Posted March 28, 2008 Members Report Posted March 28, 2008 Nice looking full rig. Perfect for open carry and BQ duty! Quote
Members Romey Posted March 30, 2008 Members Report Posted March 30, 2008 Hey Chuck, how you doing buddy. Thats a sweet looking rig as they all are. Quote
Members zman7458 Posted March 30, 2008 Members Report Posted March 30, 2008 outstanding. perfect fit and finish. Quote
Members Greybeard Posted December 17, 2008 Members Report Posted December 17, 2008 Extremely Nice! I really like the Knife / holster the most.... Did someone say you have dvds for sale? Quote
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