Basically Bob Report post Posted March 19, 2014 ... thought that some of you might like to see this. A friend and fellow leatherworker, right out of the blue, gifted me with this awl. Still blows me away to think that he would do this for me. He crafted it from a deer antler and carved my initial, along with oak leaves and acorns in the butt end. The ferule is shaped and carved from sterling silver. The carving is very detailed. The icing on the cake is that it fits my hand perfectly and just feels right! Looking forward to making a case that does it justice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted March 19, 2014 Very nice! That's what I call a friend! Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feraud Report post Posted March 19, 2014 That is an amazing piece of work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted March 19, 2014 I agree with Bob, that's a good friend. Congrats. Dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAM Report post Posted March 20, 2014 That's beautiful - so creative and unique! Can I ask where he got the chuck to hold the blade? I've had a terrible time finding chucks to make my own tools... Julia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Thank you, everyone! Julia, the awl does not have a chuck that allows you to change blades easily. It is a ferrule that he shaped himself from sterling silver. Do a search in the forums, I am sure that I have seen a source or sources for chucks listed. Bob Edited March 21, 2014 by Basically Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AftonCraft Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Your friend does beautiful work, Bob. Unique, too. Randy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Basically Bob Report post Posted March 24, 2014 Thanks, Randy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted October 14, 2015 That is something to be treasured! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
