Here is a selection of ivory warthog tusks I have been working on. Any ivory call is $75. No charge for the scrimshaw since it is practice. These are the toughest calls I have ever made. The ivory is hard and doesn't chip easily. These are rough calls made to go hunting. When I erase a scrimshaw it takes a long time to sand off clean. Very tough stuff these warthog tusks are. (http://www.clanforen.de/clanforen/images/smilies/smilies031205/yoda.gif)(http://www.clanforen.de/clanforen/images/smilies/smilies031205/yoda.gif)
Also for sale are three large deer antler predator calls $35 each. These are versatile but shine as little howlers.
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These are all $75 each. Bear call sold.
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Scrimshaw tools.
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These big antlers are $35 each
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I have made a few of the ivory tone boards double reeds. The double reed set up is inspired by Krusty. I bought one of his calls a couple weeks ago and was amazed at the great sound a double reed makes. I e-mailed Krusty and he was very modest about introducing the double reed to open reed predator calls. Is Krusty the first to make double reed open reed predator calls?
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Bear call is Krusty inspired double reed.
Whoa Dude!!! :shck: As if your tusk calls weren't cool enough. :shrug:
Calls like that outha shake some $ loose from some wallets. Would mine iffen there was any in it. (just got back from vacation :innocentwhistle:)
Damn good looking bunch of calls! I love the scrimshaw work, very nice!
Brent
Eric,
Superb workmanship. I really like the bear call.
Loren
Very nice indeed!! I like the one with the kitty cat on it!!
Eric,
Very nicely done! It all looks great!
Dave
Eric,
I guess all the practice is paying off. The scrimshaw looks great.
Jerry
Hey, if this is practice, I don't think I will be able to stand it when you get into the game..... :highclap:
Very nice work. :congrats:
vvarmitr, I liked scrimshawing the ones with ladies but my wife doesn't like them. She says I should stick to the predators.
keekee, Have you ever seen a double reed open reed besides Krusty's? Damn fine to be able to write the word damn.
HaMeR, That was made from a huge 10" tusk. Its an excellent jack rabbit and does a good mallard duck.
HuntnCarve, You and seeinspots are my inspiration. My work is real clumsy now but I see real potential in a few years.
Hawks Feather, Thanks, did you ever find any of the beaver skinning knife blades?
WhiteHare, I figure I'll be practicing for a long time, so no charge for the practice work.
Thanks for all the kind comments.
9th
Hey, I got an idea! :wo:
Grind off that kitty cat & put a Gibson girl in a thong bikini on it. :thumb2: ;yes;
Like the Gibson Girl art work. :wink:
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That is a very good idea.
Eric, That's some mighty fine talent you got going on there man. Folk's should be snatching these up , they will become folk art someday and be worth who no's how much $$ You guy's here sure set the bar high on call making. Really like the big antler calls! :congrats:
Very nice ninth.. Your scrimshaw is awesome..Kerry