CLF 2022 Auction: Bag, Horn, and Tomahawk Set by Lawrence Fiorillo, Todd Hambrick, and Chad Matthews

 

This set, made by Lawrence Fiorillo, Todd Hambrick and Chad Matthews, was created to represent the backcountry in the colonial period.  The project drew its inspiration from Todd Hambrick’s powder horn.  The horn is a close copy of an original currently in the possession of Mel Hankla.  The horn is believed to be from the French and Indian War era.  This information inspired us to attempt to recreate a kit that a backwoods colonial might have carried off to war. The bag is made from cowhide and aged to show years of use and abuse.  It is a simple two-piece bag.  The charger is river cane and throws about 55 grains. Chad’s spike hawk is a copy of an original dated from the mid-18th century.

For more information on the work of the artists, contact:

Lawrence Fiorillo: blackpowderpouches@yahoo.com

Todd Hambrick: hmbrkall@aol.com

Chad Matthews: cmatthews1861@gmail.com

Text by Lawrence Fiorillo

 Photography by David Wright

To see all the artists’ postings for the 2022 CLF Fundraising Auction go to:

http://www.contemporarylongriflefoundation.org/2022-fundraising-auction/

CLF Auction Artist of the Day: Chad Mathews

 

2020 CLA Live Auction: 2020 CLA Live Auction

Length: 13 1/2”   Blade: 8 3/4”

The CLF is proud to present this classically styled long hunters knife by Chad Matthews.  The carbon steel blade is combined with a classic s shaped cross guard and bolster. Both are also of carbon steel. The blade length is 8 3/4”  and overall is 13 1/2”.

This is a fine looking traditional knife with a striking curly maple grip.  The blade is made from an old file in keeping with its traditional look.  In early America no file ever died, it was made into something else. It has the look and feel of a user, great for butchering, camp work, or minor disputes over cards.

Chad Matthews is a newer member of the CLA from Rome, Georgia.  He has been making knives since he was 15 years old and learned of the CLA on Facebook a couple of years ago.  He likes what the CLA does and that prompted this donation.  Support our artists, support the auction and let your friends know we are out there. This great Chad Matthews’ knife is an example of the art and craft you cannot get anywhere else.

Chad can be contacted by email at   Cmatthews1861@gmail.com

Copy by By Heinz Ahlers

Photography by H. David Wright

Knives by Chad Matthews

Two folders and a fixed blade

Photos supplied by Chad Matthews.