Red Handled Scalper

[LRB]

This one is a William Parker pattern English scalper. Parker was registered as a cutler in Sheffield England in 1761, and supplied some of the scalper type trade knives to the colonies. I made this one with a 7" blade of 01 steel, tapered in both directions from the junction of the stained boxwood grip. The leather wrap is eastern white tail raw hide, secured by raw hide lacing. This is meant to represent a grip repair, or reinforcement. The round indention on the grip is to assist getting a rifle ball started into the rifles muzzle. There is an original example of this in the Madison Grant book. The scabbard is a common center seam type, dyed with vinegaroon, and also having a field repair of deer raw hide. Both items are aged to represent some amount of hard and long use. Hope you enjoy a look.

 

[Calvin Robinson]

That's pretty neat.

 

[KenH]

When I see a historical knife, it really helps to have a bit of background history as you provide to bring it all into focus. Good work - and period accurate from your report.

Ken H>

 

[Wayne Bensinger]

Super cool stuff, you put that in your hand and you may think you were back in 1761.

Wayne

 

[C Craft]

Wow, Wick I didn't think it possible but you out done yourself on this one! :35: The aged look of the knife and the sheath makes it appear like someone just reached back in time and took it off of some ole trapper! Awesome work my friend, awesome!

 

[BonhamBlades]

Dang that is outstanding. You have mastered the aged look for sure.

 

[Tim Peterson]

That is very neat and a lot of history.