Howdy fellers
Here is something I am really proud of, and wanted to show off. This is not finished, but I hope to get it done soon. This is a collective effort between several folks, in total there will be 6 people who have had a hand in this project. I am going to have all four bolsters engraved, each by a different engraver. I am asking each engraver to engrave what he thinks would look good, I dont want to put any restrictions on anyone , just ask them to do their thing and let them go. This is going to be a really nice one of a kind item.
This is a Buck 110. I replaced the original scales with mamoth ivory and blue spacers behind the ivory. I also file worked the back spring.
The scrimshaw work was done by Mike Capron, and the work here is above anything I could have imagined. I told Mike to just do something western, I didnt care what, just surprise me. As you can see, He did an outstanding job.
The knife went next to Mikes son, Wilson Capron, who is in my opinion one of the best western engravers there is, and a super good person to boot. WIlson has always been very good to help me out and give me advice and ideas. As you can see, Wilson did a superb job here.
The knife is going to be headed out for its next stop in a few days. I will post pictures as the work progresses.
You fellows take care, and have a good week.

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May God Bless you, as He has me
Mike Pardue
www.parduesilversmith.com

That has to be one of the coolest knives I have ever seen.
Jim

Mike,
What an incredible piece of art you've got here. Is this the first time Mike and Wilson have collaborated? Thanks so much for sharing these pictures with us. I can't wait to see more.

Stewart

Now that's sharp. Thanks for sharing.
Troy

Neat project.I have heard about mikes work for a long time and glad I finaly got to see some. Chad

Can't wait to see it's progress after the next engravers have there turn at it. Was it and order for one of your customers, or are you planning on keeping for yourself? (Would be a very nice item in anyones collection)

Thanks for the comments guys. I am really proud of this so far.
Stewart, I think Mike and Wilson have done some other knives together, but not that many. I need to holler at you regarding this project, I will try you tomorrow if thats good for you.
Mr. Brooks I am going to hang on to this one. I have several nice cudstom knives, but non like this. I dont know if I will get another one like this, so its staying here.
Thanks for the comments, I will post pictures as it progresses

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May God Bless you, as He has me
Mike Pardue
www.parduesilversmith.com

Mike~ This is very nice! I can't wait to see the end result.
It will definitely be a work to treasure.

Best regards,
Greg Pauline