Members ChuckBurrows Posted October 15, 2009 Members Report Posted October 15, 2009 The first one is a bear jawbone knife with an 8 1/8" handforged blade. These were used by the various Bear Societies of several Northern Plains tribes. This one is patterned after those circa 1850's and has a Plains Cree/Red River Metis style sheath with all the bells (literally!) and whistles...... The second one is a late 1840's-early 1850's Southern Plains style skinner/scalper with a 6 1/2" hand forged blade. The sheath has a pound beaded brain tan cover over a rawhide liner with twisted fringe, tin cones, and buffalo hair with feather fluff dangles - it was inspired by three original sheaths and a couple of original SW trade skinner/scalpers. Quote
MADMAX22 Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Those are some great looking combos. Love seeing your work. Looks like ya took it right out of the past. That beading looks amazing, gotta try and learn that one of these days (Ill add it to the list lol). Quote
David Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Chuck, Wonderful work. Amazing as always. Have you ever considered doing a companion video to your holsters and sheaths on how to do beading? It is such great work, I have the books you suggest but I think they would be most helpful to someone who is already familiar with native american beading techniques. If you decide to make such a video, put me on your list as wanting one!! David Theobald a big fan! Quote
Moderator Art Posted October 15, 2009 Moderator Report Posted October 15, 2009 Hi Chuck, As always, you work is outstanding, the beadwork is just remarkable. Also, your photography and the arrangement are also first class. Let us know here first if you do a video on beading, or hell, a video on anything, your vids are always top notch, they never disappoint. A video on traditional dyes and techniques would also be good. Art Chuck, Wonderful work. Amazing as always. Have you ever considered doing a companion video to your holsters and sheaths on how to do beading? It is such great work, I have the books you suggest but I think they would be most helpful to someone who is already familiar with native american beading techniques. If you decide to make such a video, put me on your list as wanting one!! David Theobald a big fan! Quote
TimKleffner Posted October 15, 2009 Report Posted October 15, 2009 Chuck WONDERFUL bead work ... Thanks for posting the pics Tim Quote
Members Storm Posted October 15, 2009 Members Report Posted October 15, 2009 :wtf: I am speechless! Those are both museum quality pieces. Either would be a great companion to my .58 Cal Hawken. That subtle color change in the beads is sweet. That Bear Jaw takes the cake and all the frosting. Jeremiah Johnson would be proud!!!!!! Quote
Members jbird Posted October 15, 2009 Members Report Posted October 15, 2009 Chuck just a outstanding job you are very good at what you do and a real inspartion. Josh Quote
Members ChuckBurrows Posted October 15, 2009 Author Members Report Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks all - these types are my real passion so it's nice to share As for a video on beading - I've got one in the pipeline for these type sheaths and that will include some basic beadwork and quillwork. It will probably be a while though before we even get it in the can. In the meantime Crazy Crow carries some beading videos that may be of help.... Quote
Members PANTHER Posted October 16, 2009 Members Report Posted October 16, 2009 JUST BLOODY OUTSTANDING!!! PANTHER Quote
Members TexasJack Posted October 17, 2009 Members Report Posted October 17, 2009 Always enjoy seeing your work, Chuck! Quote
Members CitizenKate Posted October 17, 2009 Members Report Posted October 17, 2009 Chuck, thanks for sharing these photos of your - as always - stunning work. I also appreciate the great photography. Kate Quote
Members chestercheeto Posted October 18, 2009 Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 AMAZING!!! Quote
Members scottishshoemaker Posted October 18, 2009 Members Report Posted October 18, 2009 its all I can say!! Quote
Members Romey Posted October 23, 2009 Members Report Posted October 23, 2009 Hey bud, great work, as I have said no one does it better! Quote
Members KatieG Posted October 23, 2009 Members Report Posted October 23, 2009 Wow, beautiful work! Really gorgeous <3 Nicely done! Quote
RawhideLeather Posted October 24, 2009 Report Posted October 24, 2009 Another couple of jaw droppers Chuck! I've tried my hand at bead work in the past and I admire anyone who has the patience for it! Quote
RockSolid Posted October 25, 2009 Report Posted October 25, 2009 After seeing those I realize I need to collect my marbles & go home!! Great Job! Quote
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