Wooden Trencher by Ed Schweinfurth

Photographed at the 2015 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Woven Tapes by Paula Hoagland from the Karen Jones Collection

Tapes were used for a variety of purposes in the household such as apron strings, shoe laces, powder horn straps and closures for bags.

Photographed by Jan Riser.

Small Rooster by S & J Pottery from the Karen Jones Collection

In celebration of Thanksgiving Day later this week we will be celebrating hearth and home this week on the blog.

Photographed at the 2015 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Flowers by Elizabeth Lee Gaul

Photographed by Jan Riser.

Spike Ax by Michael Banzhaf

Photos supplied by Michael Banzhaf.

Powder Horn by Scott and Cathy Sibley

Photos by Jan Riser.

Steve Auvenshine Knife for Jeremiah "Jake" Browning ~ November 7, 2017 AD

As part of a grandfather’s continuing tradition to his grandson, Jeremiah David Browning - this is the eighth handmade knife made by friends for his birthday. This year’s outstanding knife is by noted knife maker, Steve Auvenshine, from Paris, Kentucky. “Jake” received this knife for his 17th birthday, November 7, 2017.

 Steve created a stunning clip point Bowie style knife which is accented with a silver panel inlaid in the figured walnut handle, engraved by Frank House with; “HDW * JDB Nov. 7, 2017”. Two hearts are stamped in the nickel silver guard which has become an artistic tradition among the artists making Jake’s knives. The blade, of 1095 carbon steel is stamped with Steve’s touch mark.

This is the eighth knife made in the continuing tradition from a grandfather to a fine grandson. Last year’s 2016 knife was made by Frank House, 2015 by Doug Delsemme, 2014 by Todd Daggett, the 2013 knife was made by Daniel Casey, the 2012 knife - Joe Seabolt, 2011 by Glen Mock, and the 2010 knife was made by Ian Pratt.

Thanks to all eight artists for making my grandson’s gifts extra special.

H. David Wright

Gallatin, Tennessee

November 10, 2017

Copy and photos supplied by David Wright.

Appalachian Rifle by Mike Millard

I  just complete a .32 caliber Appalachian style rifle. Plain maple blank. Rice barrel. Chambers Late Ketland. 

Copy and photos supplied by Mike Millard.

Antique Basket Hilte Sword

Photos by Jan Riser.

Snake by Brian Anderson

Photographed at the 2016 CLA Show by Jan Riser.

Quillwork by Bill Wright

Photographed by Jan Riser.