Jack Weeks and Rick Lorenzen have
partnered once again and the result is a bold bag and horn set. They are both
artists and craftsmen who continuously research early American history and the
evolution of hunting accoutrements. This is the fourth year the guys have been
collaborating using 18th century materials and techniques. They want this
handsome rig to be loved and used by a contemporary hunter who will pass it down
as a family heirloom.
Jack has selected a roomy, square
bag that provides plenty of space for all your hunting and shooting equipment
for a day in the field. Drawing on his 25 years of hand-making period-correct
bags and accoutrements, he’s selected a vegetable-tanned cowhide piece, with a
hair-on, white tailed deer flap. This bag is entirely hand-dyed and hand-stitched
with linen thread. The hide strap reflects the attention to detail a harness
maker would have employed in the mid-1700’s. Even the brass hardware has been
aged. All the leather has been hand-finished with homemade Michigan bear oil
and buffed with beeswax. And just to be sure you’ve got it all, Jack added his
handmade leather musket ball case and a funnel made from leather and a goose
quill to fill Rick’s horn. A pan brush and hand-braided cordage provided by
Brandenburg Storehouse top off this fine hunting rig.
Rick’s 1760’s-era polychrome
scrimshaw horn depicts all the important French and Indian War forts and towns
along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. Schenectady, Albany and New York cities are
there along with a sailing vessel, churches, flags and a windmill. The red roof
details are stunning. A blue-crowned three-inch-tall lion and unicorn grace
either side of the Royal coat of arms of Great Britain on the inside curve.
This is a beautiful left hand carry that snugs right up to your side. Rick has
developed his art over 34 years as an accomplished horner and it shows in this
one-of-a-kind piece of art. And just as an added touch, Rick included a
handmade horn 80 grain powder measure and a wire vent pick.
John Leach has added a very well
made patch knife of 1095 steel hafted with a box elder handle and paired with a
vegetable tanned, center-seam leather sheath.
Jack Weeks, jlwweeks@gmail.com
Rick Lorenzen, rickpsalm91@gmail.com
Copy by Jack Weeks with photos supplied by the CLF.
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