New Hunting Accessory: The Big Five Up In Smoke

[Ardent]

Decided I needed a project to get me through our Northern Canadian winter that isn't gone for awhile yet.

Carved a Big Five themed pipe, it received its first coat of oil tonight. Thought you guys may enjoy, the little motifs on the back either side of the stem are the two of the five I've been lucky enough to hunt to date.

 

[Royal27]

That is very, very cool!!!!

I've always wished I had the talent, and the patience, to do something like that, but alas, I do not.

 

[Ardent]

Thanks! I don't have TV up here so this is the evening past time... And AH of course on the smartphone. Unfortunately the smartphone is also the only camera I have, and it muddies the detail, but hopefully the idea comes through.

 

[IdaRam]

That is pretty dang cool! I like it

 

[spike.t]

That is very, very cool!!!!

I've always wished I had the talent, and the patience, to do something like that, but alas, I do not.

yup with you on that.....would have a red colour and the odd bit of skin somewhere in there!!

 

[Ardent]

Thanks guys, I'm relatively pleased with it, will put it to use around the fire in the fall.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Excelent work.

 

[gizmo]

That's amazing, excellent work. If you ever decide to build one or two to sell let me know. I would love one of those to comemorate the lion/ buff hunt I am doing this summer. I have a collection of pipes. My prized one is from the Boer war. I'll try and get a pic posted.

 

[gizmo]

Pics aren't very good but here's a try.

 

[ZG47]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Great way to whittle away some time.

Nice work.

 

[Ardent]

A Boer War pipe is something to be proud of gizmo! I'll keep it in mind regarding carving another.

Thanks ZG and Brickburn, beats TV and mine doesn't work up here anyhow.

 

[CAustin]

Ardent you are quite talented with your carving.mis this a hobby or do you do this as a living?

 

[Ardent]

Thanks Austin, no I whittled a lot as a kid but this is the first "real" carving I've attempted, aside from lots of wooden boats and men as a kid. Would lose them in the creek at the farm fairly frequently. Unfortunately my day job is as a bush pilot and outfitter. Carving is a lot more pleasant most of the time.

 

[CAustin]

Well all I can tell you is your good man!

 

[Brent in Az]

Very cool piece of craftsmanship

 

[robertq]

Ardent,
Very cool......

 

[Ardent]

Thanks gentlemen, it will look better after it gets more oil, it's starting to get a satin shine and glow here now. I'll update with the final finish, I burned the V darker as well.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

It is pity that I do not smoke tobacco.

 

[Ardent]

I figure if a man as smart as Einstein could enjoy a pipe without worry, a man as obtuse as me can too. It's quite pleasant, a small ritual. I don't smoke cigarettes, my brother smokes enough for both of us, but do enjoy the odd pipe and cigar.