Author Topic: Southern Outfit (Read 3755 times)

Mark Elliott · « **on:** September 01, 2018, 02:06:18 AM »

Here is a southern outfit that i just finished. The pouch is a day bag from Jim Webbs book. The horn is a SW VA horn with a applied collar based on the horn on pg#229 from Jay Hopkins book. The knife is based on a utility knife from Jim's books. The measure set is my standard tin plated steel set.

Bull Shannon · « **Reply #1 on:** September 01, 2018, 08:24:41 AM »

Wow! That is some kit and something I'd be proud to wear from a woods walk to a trophy elk hunt. What kind of steel is the knife made of?

aaronc · « **Reply #2 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:24:19 AM »

Nice rig Mark.

Tim Crosby · « **Reply #3 on:** September 01, 2018, 03:16:55 PM »

Nice work Mark as always, of course the horn is what really catches my eye. Saw one of your sets on the Presidents Display table at the CLA show, another piece of fine work.

Tim

wattlebuster · « **Reply #4 on:** September 01, 2018, 03:36:08 PM »

Good looking set

Lobo · « **Reply #5 on:** September 01, 2018, 04:08:08 PM »

Looks like it's right out of Grant's book

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #6 on:** September 01, 2018, 06:14:09 PM »

I used 1085 for the steel for the knife blade.

webradbury · « **Reply #7 on:** September 01, 2018, 07:44:41 PM »

Great looking setup. We knife makers are dying to see the knife!

scottmc · « **Reply #8 on:** September 01, 2018, 07:56:24 PM »

Very nice set. I remember that bag in Webb's book. What are the dimensions you used for the bag?

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #9 on:** September 01, 2018, 08:33:47 PM »

The dimensions on the bag are approximately 7 1/2" x 7 1/2".

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #10 on:** September 01, 2018, 08:37:15 PM »

I already posted the knife here:

http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=50074.msg496502#msg496502

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #11 on:** September 01, 2018, 09:33:44 PM »

Super nice set, Mark! I love the color, is that a commercial dye or one of your vinegar stains?

Tim, that President’s Display was pretty awesome...it would be nearly impossible to pick a favorite!

Greg

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #12 on:** September 02, 2018, 03:27:31 AM »

The bag is stained with vinegar and iron with Mink oil and Fieblings dark brown antique finish on top. The horn is stained with ferric nitrate.

James Rogers · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2018, 04:57:40 AM »

That's a nice set.

Marcruger · « **Reply #14 on:** September 03, 2018, 04:43:31 PM »

Professionally turned out as usual Mark. A very authentic and attractive pairing. God Bless, Marc

scottmc · « **Reply #15 on:** September 05, 2018, 02:32:49 PM »

One more question while we are all bombarding you😁...is that a tapered gusset I see or a welt around the outside? I see the stitching on the back view but not in the front. Just curious.

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #16 on:** September 05, 2018, 10:40:06 PM »

There is a 1" wide gusset that goes around the bag and to which the straps are attached. It is unusual in that it folds inward. There is no welt. I made the bag just like it was shown in Webb's book. There are stitches in the front and back. I use relatively thin thread and it is darkened with Fieblings Antique Finish to not stand out so much from the leather. The stitches are visible in the photos on the front and back.

Huntschool · « **Reply #17 on:** September 10, 2018, 01:33:04 AM »

Mark:

Great bag and horn and knife.

How much "fold over" did you use on the gusset and is the upper back of the bag "stiffened" with heavier leather ?

Thanks

Mark Elliott · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2018, 04:14:40 AM »

The 1" gusset almost folds in half. I did not stiffen the back of the bag. Perhaps I should have, but I used 3-4oz leather on the bag.

Huntschool · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2018, 07:01:42 AM »

Mark:

Thanks for the reply........

Smokey Plainsman · « **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2018, 04:39:54 AM »

Wonderful!! The heart shape bags are a real favorite of mine. They keep things in place in the bag, too!

Steve Patterson · « **Reply #21 on:** November 28, 2018, 08:50:10 PM »

I sure do admire your rig

walks with gun · « **Reply #22 on:** November 29, 2018, 05:13:15 AM »

That knife may fall out, bending over, busting brush or heavy activity. Nice gear.

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Author Topic: Southern Outfit (Read 3755 times)

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