My next Creation...

[pappy]

During the off season I have decided to make a few knives, already getting in some great practice...this is my next project. An Arkansas Toothpick.
Hoping to get started soon. The handle is going to be Snakewood with Silver inlays (going to use silver dimes) the guard and pommel will either be stainless steel or brass haven't quite figured it out yet.

[spaightlabs]

I always thought an Arkansas Toothpick was the pecker bone of a raccoon?   

[mgm1955]

Look forward to seeing a finished one Jack.

[pappy]

Stage 2.....ground it down ....no jigs all by hand, trying to stay like the old knives used during the Civil War era....dipped in solution of feric acid & white vinegar for 15 minutes to bring the damascus back out....cutting edge is 8" long...next step heat treating then looking for handle materials...

[SinGin]

I always thought an Arkansas Toothpick was the pecker bone of a raccoon?   

Thats used for making moonshine. Pappy I would go with brass for the gaurd, to give it the old scool look

[pappy]

this is what I have in mind except with snakewood and silver inlay on the handle

[Izzyjoe]

That will make a mighty fine knife, but if you are turkey hunt with it you better get real close!

[357MAGNOLE]

I always thought an Arkansas Toothpick was the pecker bone of a raccoon?   

True story, when I was about 16-17 I stopped at a local Taxidermy my buddy was working at during the summer.  I picked up a odd looking shaped bone thing labeled "stirring stick" with a price tag of about $10... I thought it was pretty cool looking and asked my buddy he told me it was a raccoon dick bone.... Old timers use them to stir their tea/drinks....