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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: 4est Trekker on March 26, 2011, 08:04:04 pm

Title: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: 4est Trekker on March 26, 2011, 08:04:04 pm

Here's a set I just finished up.  The side quiver is a simple pattern of burgundy latigo with a wax finish.  The arrow bed and opening are lined with sheepskin.  The flaps are held down with brass Chicago screws and can screwed together to convert it to a quasi-back quiver.  The tomahawk sheath/sling is for a hawk I got in trade made by Tom McGinnis at Ozark Forge.  It's made from a farrier's rasp.  I cleaned up both the finish and lines considerably and gave it several soakings in a vinegar/lemon juice solution.  Thanks for looking!   


(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Side-Quiver-and-Tomahawk.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Tomahawk-Sling-3.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Tomahawk-Sling-4.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Tomahawk-Sling-1.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Tomahawk-Sling-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: nugget on March 26, 2011, 08:08:26 pm

Very nice set. I love the hawk also.

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 26, 2011, 08:13:41 pm

Duplicating the pattern of the rasp fromthe hawk head onto the handle was a stroke of genius!  That pattern would transfer to the leather as well, I bet.

I love having a small servicable hawk at my side in the woods, even more than a knife.  I wonder about integrating the hawk sheath with the quiver.....hmmmm!

Beautiful work, very professional.  In fact it is so professional we may have to delete this post and ban you.  Hehehehe!

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: mullet on March 26, 2011, 08:26:13 pm

I'm in love.  ;D

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Cameroo on March 26, 2011, 08:43:34 pm

I would also suggest banishment from the forum, that just looks too good and makes everyone else's work look bad.   >:D

I love your work man! Thanks for sharing :)

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Pat B on March 26, 2011, 10:07:25 pm

As usual, very nice work 4est. I love the file testure on tha head.  8)

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Brock on March 27, 2011, 12:01:42 am

wow I am digging that hawk...wow.....it is beautiful

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Postman on March 27, 2011, 12:11:42 am

that is one cool setup!

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: stickbender on March 27, 2011, 04:47:46 am

     4est, that is SAWEET!!!  Love that Hawk also!  I think attaching the hawk to the quiver would make it out of balance, and awkward, but a nice Little knife sheath on it, along with a little pouch for the flint and steel, would go very nicely. ;)  Very nice work.   8) 8)

                                                                                  Wayne

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: stickbender on March 27, 2011, 04:58:22 am

     JW, you are right about the hawk being even more useful than a knife.  With a quality made hawk, you can use it like a Alaskan Ulu knife, and chop, and scrape, and do a whole lot of things with it. ;)  A medium weight one would be ideal to carry.  Split pelvic bones, etc.  The list goes on. ;D 8)

                                                                  Wayne

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 27, 2011, 05:42:46 pm

I have a small hawk that I have used to butcher antelope.  From gutting the downed critter to trimming the steaks to go on the grill...just one knife sharp hawk.  The guys in camp gave me grief about it so I used it as the steak knife at the table, too!

Ever since then I have thought about having a smith bang out a spike hawk with two points that I can use with the other hawk as knife and fork!!!      >:D

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: DEllis on March 27, 2011, 05:48:45 pm

Very nice work. That hawk is great.
Darcy :)

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: HoBow on March 27, 2011, 08:46:09 pm

Very nice!

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: ErictheViking on March 28, 2011, 12:42:03 am

Once again 4est you give us something to drool over. as has already been said the set up is gorgeous. I've seen alot of knives made from farriers rasps but never a hawk.

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: medicinewheel on March 28, 2011, 04:01:32 am

Love it. Both leather work and hawk.

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Keenan on March 28, 2011, 11:26:56 am

incredible work. Love it

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Pappy on March 28, 2011, 11:42:48 am

Beautiful work on both,got to love that. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: _Jon_ on March 28, 2011, 11:29:00 pm

Now that's down right beautiful!

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Lee Slikkers on March 29, 2011, 12:29:32 am

Such excellent work...as usual.  Stellar craftsmanship!

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Stoker on March 29, 2011, 12:44:12 pm

Very nice set..Well done
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: Side Quiver/Tomahawk Sling Set
Post by: Lombard on March 30, 2011, 11:19:24 pm

That is some nice work right there.