Alittle help with a unique request...

[Lagrange]

I recently had a prospective customer ask me about making a knife using a wild turkey leg for the handle. He explained that the spur could serve as a finger guide. Personally, I cant imagine a knife like this, but if you have seen something like this, or have made something like this, or have an idea of how to do a knife like this...please give me your input. I could sure use your help.

 

[Guindesigns]

that would have to be one big'o turkey.

 

[backtines]

Eric the first person that comes to mind is Wade Hougham.. Maybe ask him ? He's always making cool stuff like that.

 

[Sean Jones]

There's a photo on here, I don't remember who, of a knife made with a cat femur leg. Mountain Lion I believe. Would a turkey leg be strong enough? I'm thinking not unless it was treated in some fashion.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Here ya go Eric.

 

[rhinoknives]

Eric,
Tai Goo AKA ONE Uses Mountain Cat femur and turkey bones, Toes & Lips for knife handles.
He may be able to you?

Laurence

www.rhinoknives.com

 

[Wade Hougham]

Eric,
I have never used a turkey leg but after seeing Darrin's pic I would sure like to. Personally I would leave off the brass guard and just use the spur. Be sure and post a pic if and when you do one.

Wade

 

[Lagrange]

Thanks guys, I will see what I can do for him.

 

[franklin]

Lagrange that looks like a fun one to build,i would agree with wade leave brass off maybe some sinew wrap like wade,wait do you see a wade theme here or is it me .
I now you you will come up with some thing cool!