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This knife is not available for sale, email me if you would like something built for you:
email: mark@decoustudio.com
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This is a presentation knife to commemorate a young soldier’s tour of Afghanistan and Iraq with the Global War on Terrorism. No matter what a person thinks about war, we must all be profoundly inspired by a young soldier who is willing to leave his family to put himself into danger for the benefit of others. So, I couldn’t be more proud of him, or his service to this country. He how now received his “Ranger” status, and continues training and serving.
The handle is Elk Tine Antler, from a natural Shed, something that is important to more and more folks these days.
The blade is 440C Stainless Steel.
The Scrimshaw artwork is scratched, depicting the symbol for the soldier’s team unit, Team Outkast.
The knife stand has been made from figured walnut and deer tine tips.
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What is ”Scrimshaw” you say?
Go to this blog, for a thorough discussion and examples of my past work:
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If you like knives, here are some other LJ project postings of knives I have built:
Damascus Steel Hunting Knives:- Large Damascus Steel Blade Custom Knife with Antler, Turquoise and Brass
- Custom Hunting Knife with Elk Shed Antler Handle, Ivory, Scrimshaw, and Hand-forged Damascus Blade
- Custom Knife with Damascus Steel Blade & Whitetail Deer Shed Antler
- Custom Art Knives, set of three with Damascus Steel Blades and Scrimshaw artwork
- Shed Elk Antler Handled Steak Knives with Stainless Damascus Blades; Natural Edge Walnut Display Box
- Deer Shed Antler Handled Steak Knives; Scrimshaw, Ivory, Turquoise, & Stainless Steel Damascus
- Custom Folding Knife with Zebra Wood, Abalone, and Scrimshaw Ready
- Custom Folding Knife: Elk Antler Handle, Turquoise Stone, Abalone, Natutical Scrimshaw Artwork
- Custom Folding Knife with Elk Naturally Shed Antler Handle
- Commemorative Bowie Knife with Whitetail Deer Shed Antler Handle for a Retiring Navy Seal Veteran
- A Young Soldier's Commemorative Hunting Knife, with Elk Antler Handle and Scrimshaw Artwork
- Custom Hunting Knife with Elk Naturally Shed Antler Handle
- Custom Deep Cut Skinner Hunting Knife with Elk Naturally Shed Antler Handle
- Skinning Knife, with Gut Hook, Elk Natural Shed Antler Handle
- Custom Knife; Frontier Bowie with Elk Naturally Shed Antler Handle
Here is my website page with knives:
Mark DeCou Studio Knife Page Website
Still Want to See more of my work?
Start with each of these links, and they will take you to other organized lists of my other niche products:
(Note: All photos, project design, and text is protected by copyright 2007 by the author M.A. DeCou, all rights reserved, no unauthorized use of this material in whole, or part is allowed without expressed written permission.)
-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com































20 comments so far
Obi
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posted 676 days ago
Nice Job, Buddy. The reason I didn’t ask his name is because then I’d have to kill myself.
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TreeBones
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posted 676 days ago
Very cool and a great gift for one of our best. Thanks.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 676 days ago
excellent commemorative knife.
I especially like how you have it mounted.
( I too won’t ask “who”.. I want to see tomorrow)
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
bigpops0259
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posted 676 days ago
Sweet! Can you make me one? Ya. I know it’s always about the $$$$$$.
Bet he’ll be very proud of it.
-- Marty Ohio
Mark A. DeCou
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posted 676 days ago
Hey Marty, it really isn’t that many ”$” signs. Knives are one of the least expensive things I make.
I could always swap you for one of those cool bedroom dressers you made.
-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com
bigpops0259
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posted 676 days ago
Hey Mark,
that sounds fair, But I’m sure your quality is far better than mine. And the $$$’s aren’t and issue for quality. hope I didn’t offend, I admire all the projects you share, Wish I had your skill. We will talk later about one of those knives or a set for my brothers cabin, his birthday is coming up. these would be perfect, if I don’t keep them myself.
-- Marty Ohio
DocK16
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posted 676 days ago
I wish I could do just some of the free hand carving you have displayed on some of your work. Another inspiring piece, very nice
-- DocK, WV
dennis mitchell
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posted 676 days ago
Sharp!
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Karson
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posted 676 days ago
I hope the knife is sharp. What good is a dull hunting knife.
Great job Mark. Great idea to blank out the kitchen table cloth.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
kjwoodworking
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posted 675 days ago
It seems all my comments are WOW, or AWESOME!!! I have never seen so many talented people before that inspire you the way the fellow woodworkers here at Lumberjocks do.
This knife and all the knives I saw on your website Mark are beautiful. You are very talented.
-- Kirk H. -- http://www.kjwoodworking.com
David
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posted 675 days ago
Mark -
Beautiful! Your work is so wonderful. I did check the attached links and must say they are all true works of art. Thanks Mark!
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miles125
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posted 675 days ago
Makes me want to pick it up and just hold it. Wonderful knife.
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
Thos. Angle
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posted 675 days ago
Mark, I nearly missed this one. Glad I didn’t. Very nice workmanship.
-- Thos. Angle
jockmike2
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posted 675 days ago
Very nice work Mark, up to your usual perfect standards. Unbelievable. mike ps. thanks for the kind email.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
GaryK
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posted 675 days ago
Very nice! Looks like it fit the hand perfect.
Gary
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Mark A. DeCou
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posted 675 days ago
Thanks guys. I’ve got a few more knives to post once I get the photos all sorted out.
-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 674 days ago
Hey Mark;
First off, Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Once again great work, and an excellent cause.
Your a “class act”.
The image you have created to me, about yourself. (recently re-read your post about image).
Lee
p.s. in spite of my image, I’m not nuts!
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Roger Strautman
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posted 672 days ago
The things you do for just plain fun!!! Yea right! LOL!!! I’m glade, and we are so honored to have you along with us LJ”s to inspire us to push for excellence like you do.
-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"
rikkor
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posted 672 days ago
A great looking knife, an exquisite display, and a worthy recipient. Nice combination. Please thank him for his service and sacrifice for the country.
Andy
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posted 671 days ago
A piece of Art this is.Nice work Mark.Andy
-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon