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Post by paranger on Sept 2, 2021 9:09:03 GMT -7
With Fort Frederick Market Faire having been cancelled 2 years running and a cloud of COVID-based uncertainty hanging over the forseeable future, I am looking to liquidate over a year's worth of production of shot bags and knives. Most of what I have posted in the "knives" and "craftsman" sections of this forum over the past 18 months is still available (minus a few I have sold locally to friends or by word of mouth). There are too many to list here individually, but to give an idea there are a couple of dozen knives (many of which are English and French trade knives) and about a dozen bags (pictured below). If you or anyone you know is looking for something in particular, send me a pm. I assure you the prices will be fair: materials plus labor at $10-12/hr. Thanks in advance for your consideration.
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Post by brokennock on Sept 2, 2021 19:30:05 GMT -7
I guess I'm going to have to go through some of your knife posts,,, then see if I can come up with some funds.
What do I see below and forward of the bags that is patterned like a king snake? Is that a pyramid style self bow?
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Post by paranger on Sept 3, 2021 5:54:01 GMT -7
I guess I'm going to have to go through some of your knife posts,,, then see if I can come up with some funds. What do I see below and forward of the bags that is patterned like a king snake? Is that a pyramid style self bow? You have a good eye, Knock! It's a dimensional copy of the original Sudbury bow in pignut hickory. Made it and hunted with it last year.
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Post by paranger on Sept 3, 2021 5:57:06 GMT -7
BTW, I have more available than are depicted in tbe forum, but it will give you an idea what I have. If there is something that catches your interest, let me know and I will check tbe inventory.
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Post by brokennock on Sept 3, 2021 6:33:18 GMT -7
I'd be looking for a trade knife, 1750'to 1770's period, smaller than average. Something 4 inches or less, the closer to 3 inches the better. English or French I don't think matters.... I feel that here in New England there was probably some mixing of styles and origins, given proximity to the Canadian border.
I like that bow. I've made a couple off of the Sudbury example. Shagbark hickory being my favorite with pignut right behind. I'd like to try one of elm if I start making bows again, and,,,, if I cab get someone else to split out the elm staves, lol.
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Post by Black Hand on Sept 3, 2021 7:32:34 GMT -7
Elm is pretty nasty to split. You could try starting from an Elm board...
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Post by hawkeyes on Sept 3, 2021 10:19:58 GMT -7
Third bag from the right... I'm liking that setup.
I've got plenty of staves. Hickory and certainly osage!
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Post by paranger on Sept 3, 2021 10:42:20 GMT -7
I'd be looking for a trade knife, 1750'to 1770's period, smaller than average. Something 4 inches or less, the closer to 3 inches the better. English or French I don't think matters.... I feel that here in New England there was probably some mixing of styles and origins, given proximity to the Canadian border. Nock, I don't have anything that small. British and French trade knives of the period came in pretty standardized patterns and sizes, mass produced in guild centers like Hallamshire (Sheffield) and St. Etienne. English and French both produced a small, medium and large. That equated to around 5/6/7" for English and a slightly longer 5/6/7 pouces for French, with a "pouce" equaling 1 1/16." I currently have only medium and large English scalpers. I do have at least one small French boucheron. Though I am sure you can find someone who will sell you a 3-4" "trade knife," they would be hard pressed to document it or produce an archeological example. Not important to everyone, but it is to me. Perhaps you might consider a blacksmith or homemade or modified "patch" knife, which would essily fit those dimensions (unfortunately, I don't have any on hand).
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Post by brokennock on Sept 3, 2021 13:11:42 GMT -7
Fully aware we don't have archeological evidence for smaller knives. Seems odd to me. But, that is how it is. That includes a lack of evidence or documentation of "patch knives," and such for the time period either. I wonder what a trade or butcher knife of the period would look like if one had broken off an inch or so of the tip and regrouped it? Just speculating.
What are your smallest English knives and French Boucherons going for? Not worried about a sheath if some don't have one, that I can make.
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Post by paranger on Sept 3, 2021 16:02:04 GMT -7
Fully aware we don't have archeological evidence for smaller knives. Seems odd to me. But, that is how it is. That includes a lack of evidence or documentation of "patch knives," and such for the time period either. I wonder what a trade or butcher knife of the period would look like if one had broken off an inch or so of the tip and regrouped it? Just speculating. What are your smallest English knives and French Boucherons going for? Not worried about a sheath if some don't have one, that I can make. Medium (6") English scalper $75 with bloodwood handle, $80 with ebony. Small French boucheron (5 1/4", boxwood handle) $85. Price includes shipping.
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Keith
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Post by Keith on Sept 3, 2021 19:31:50 GMT -7
I used to use my hunting knife for cutting patches, it seemed the most natural thing to do. Dutch knife 1604.
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Post by brokennock on Sept 3, 2021 19:53:13 GMT -7
I used to use my hunting knife for cutting patches, it seemed the most natural thing to do. Dutch knife 1604. On the rare occasion I shoot with patches I use my 5+ inch trade knife to cut my patches. It is one of the few times I like the longer blade, one long clean cut from heel to tip of blade. I don't quite understand the small "patch knife" concept. But, then, I also don't understand people who need more than a 2 inch blade to field dress a deer.
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Post by brokennock on Sept 3, 2021 19:53:44 GMT -7
I love the painting by the way.
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