Randy - this one is for you - part deux the sheath......

[Chuck Burrows]

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For those who didn't see part un...........

As some may know over the last couple of years we've been using quite a bit of braintan buckskin for our frontier pieces, including all of the CactusRose pieces - the buckskin has been supplied by, fellow knifemaker and lover of frontier pieces, Randy Skidmore. Now the "deal" was in return for his fine buckskin, Randy would get a frontier style sheath from us......Well Randy, being WAY too modest, kept hemming and hawing about sending a knife "worthy" of one of our sheaths, so..........

Apropos of the "spirit" of of sharing, the blade is one I received in trade from Richard Mize aka Foxcreek Forge - I added the file work and the etch and then hafted it with mule deer antler which sports a cast pewter bolster and file worked buttcap.
Once finished I realized that I wasn't sure which hand Randy used - well turns out he's ambidextrous and likes to carry a knife for a left hand draw - serendipitously the handle fits either hand fine with a bit of a preference for the left hand.....

Anway..............Randy this one's for you
this is Linda's and my way of saying thanks for all of not only all of that fine brain tan buckskin but for your friendship as well..............

[Hilbily]

I'm absolutely stunned by it !

Chuck, I never dreamed you would go to this length for a few smokey deer hides

You and Linda have gone way beyond repaying me... You have my gratitude and I hope you know the knife and sheath will be displayed with pride and honor!

Thanks!!!

Randy

[Chuck Burrows]

Linda says you're too humble - our work wouldn't have been have as good without such wonderful hides - the smoky aroma alone makes it a pleasure to work with.

and my feelings are the same plus the fact that it came from some one whom we are honored to call a friend - you deserve it amigo........

[Lawrence Kemp]

That is Premium man! I just love looking at ya'lls work!