Gourdy

One

Banned

• Sep 22, 2012

• #1

I’ve never seen or even heard of a gourd handled knife,… so I thought I’d give it a try.

Overall length- 5 inches
Blade- 1095 steel
Handle- Gourd
Fittings- Copper

WIP here:
http://taigoostudio.blogspot.com/2012/09/wip-gourdy.html

 

rhinoknives

Well-Known Member

• Sep 22, 2012

• #2

Cool!
I had seen some from Paupa New Guinea area of the Pacific.
Those weren't finished quite as fine.

They also use gourds to cover & Protect their Manhoods.:lol: Really, They do.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koteka This doesn't show any body parts for those of you with KnifePups at your side.

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com

 

One

Banned

• Sep 22, 2012

• #3

That makes sense.

 

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jonathan creason

Well-Known Member

• Sep 24, 2012

• #4

Very creative, and cool as hell to boot.

 

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Bush Monkey

Guest

• Sep 25, 2012

• #5

Cool outside the envelope idea with outstanding execution as usual. Nicely done!

ps Clever name.

 

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Raymond Richard

Forum Owner & Moderator

• Sep 25, 2012

• #6

T, Isn't the belly button a little high? I like the looks of it. R

 

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Diamond G Knives

Well-Known Member

• Dec 10, 2012

• #7

Tai
Leave it to yu to see the usefulness in a gourd neck! Very "outside the box"
Love it!

God Bless
Mike

 

Doug Humbarger

Well-Known Member

• Jan 21, 2013

• #8

What did you fill the gourd with to prevent it from getting cracked since dried gourds are a bit fragile?

 

attila

Active Member

• Jan 22, 2013

• #9

nice knife,original idea this handle material