BMK Mudbone Collaboration Project

I was so stoked when I got this call from Grant today followed by an email and the pics below.
Another collaboration knife between James and Mudbone.
I'll let Grant's words do the talking from his email.

"In this project the blades were forged, ground, heat treated and guards soldered in place before they went to Mud and the rest you see is him, and his wife Theresa’s handy work on the beautiful cross hatching on the sheath (he wanted that noted). I was on the phone with him for about an hour this Sunday before having even seen them and he was going on about how proud of the group he is, and it shows.
The Hunter is hand forged from 3/16” thick 01 and measuring 4” from tip to copper guard. Black and maroon fiber, copper, brass, and g10 spacers come together with the beautiful fossil walrus butt. Has a real nice heft to it (more than 1 1/8” thick at the ivory). Overall length measures 8 1/2” and the grizzly sheath is just awesome."

Well here you go, hope you like it as much as I do.

LOL You got lucky I thought of you when I saw it.
I took this one instead.

Likewise, figured you take this one. Can’t resist a feather can ya.
Btw, butt plate shaped like an Indian arrowhead. Very cool.

You are BOTH lucky...

I'd like to think of it as fortunate to be part of a great group of friends who share the same passion for fine knives.

LOL I'm OK with either one.....so long as I get to pick 1st!

Those knives and sheaths are awesome Warren and Chief.

Thanks Steve, pretty cool combo.

Here we go again #3 in the BMK/Mudbone series and this may be the best so far. I got wind of this one about a month ago while Mud was putting on some the final touches. Hard to see but James mistakenly stamped this blade upside down. I mean just look at the hand carved feathers on that fossil. How awesome is that? Another great collaboration.

Great knife Warren.
Is that Chief behind you?

Warren!!!

:-)Rocky

Thanks guys.
Dave, Chief is always behind me.

Warren
There you go again, great knife and sheath, the handle carving is very cool and unique

Peter

Sexy, Love that handle but that blade was made for you Brother!

Purty!

Many thanks for the kind reply. Figured you'd like those feathers Chief.

Great knife, love the blade. The carved feathers on the handle are awesome. The sheath is pretty cool with the figures on the back and the artwork on the front. Well done collaboration between Warren, James and Mud!

Tom Flynn

Tom,

It's all BMK and Mud. I had no hand in this one. Thanks for the reply.

Well Happy New Year, #4 on the way. Both BMK and Mudbone
killed it. Pics speak for themselve; these just in from Grant.
I'm Lucky to own any of the collaboration knives by James and Mud.

Warren,

Sweet set-up; they are pushing out some of their best right there.

Tom Flynn

Awesome set up Warren.

Thanks guys. Spoke with Mud last night. He's done single action pistol holsters like this but never for a knife. He did a great job on that old school handle too.

Warren
Is that a inside the pant holster?
Very sexy
Sharpi

Warren,

All of the BMK-Mud knives pictured here are gorgeous, but this one (#4) is just unbelievable. My personal favorite.

Congratulations on another superb knife!

Happy new year.

Bob

Thanks for the reply Bob. Happy New Year to you too.

Hey Warren. How can I get hold of Mr. Mud? I’ve got a couple of projects

Marty,

PM sent. Good luck!

Fair warning Marty.... set aside some time when you call him. It could take a minute! Tell him I said hello,

I’ll prepare a tall drink before I call. And charge my battery. Sounds like a conversation with our old friend Grady RIP

Exactly Marty...... I miss talking to Grady. He was a national treasure. RIP Marine.

Grady could talk the fresh charge out of a battery!!!
I used to wonder how he got anything done, then figured, he really just didn't have too much to get done anyway....

:-)Rocky

It should be noted that this was fresh outta the box photography. We sent this blade off to ol' Mud with the guard soldered in place in what must have been some time in October at this point. These collaborations are always very open ended- we do whatever we want with the blade and our bud Mud handles the rest, until final polish. I came in on Saturday to finish off a few projects and polishing this blade and guard up was part of those duties.

I've got to agree that this is easily my favorite collab to date. The sheath had my jaw dropping (along with some of other package contents) but all the more once I drew the knife because I had actually forgotten what shape we had made and sent. The knife and sheath absolutely crush it together. I'm anxious to shoot the final pics (waiting on James to do the edge work) and you gentleman shall all soon see what I'm talking about. Congratulations on this get Warren- I'm pleased to have been a part of this one

Also, we're the bearers of the Mudbone x Behring stamp, but I suggested we send it to Mudbone and flip flop the process, having him start with the blade work. We make the handle, and send it back then for a custom leather jacket.

He definitely sounded intrigued......

Fellas- let's keep Mud busy in 2018!!

Grant,

Thanks once again for making it happen. Going to post your final pics below. The arrowhead was a surprise. I did not see that first time around. The reverse build sounds good. Lots of good things happening for the new year.

That has to be one of the best looking knife and sheath set I have ever seen. Fantastic work.

I REALLY like that copper arrowhead! It going to get a lot of comments if you carry it.....you'll see!
Enjoy!

That arrowhead is one of his signatures. Mud told me how he hand hammers every rivet from solid copper. Just any hammer wouldn't do, nope he forged his own hammer too.

Hammer Time!

Both the Behring Made and the Mudbone Made, are outa da park!!

Pap

James,

Yes that's the hammer. Said he brings it with him every show.

The latest #5.
A 3" drop point skinner. Razor sharp blued blade & blued steel hilt by BMK.
Mudbone finished it off with a wicked cool stag and oak leaf engraved FWI handle.
First ever I believe solid copper Mudbone acorn butt.
Sheath another Mudbone masterpiece the "Green Man". Wouldn't be finished without Miss Teresa's Latigo braided edge.

Couple of close ups. Best I can do with my S7.

Very nice! Came out great.

Thanks, hefty for a little knife and shaving sharp. Every knife is different so far and so is the artwork.

Really nicely done in all aspects. Really dig the braded sheath.

Pap

I really like the art work on the sheath. Whole outfit is just super.

Thank you guys. I really like this one 360.

Sooooo, really cool art-work blade Warren. It would have to be bigger to be better......everything's covered on this one. Super!

Agreed Duke. All of these in the series have their own personality. Thank you for the kind reply.

Great combination. Beautiful set.

Many thanks Steve.

Just when you think the dynamic duo of BMK and Mudbone have done it all, they just knock it out of the park.
Gotta love the Green Man carved into the crown stag.
Both on the way next week.

An awesome pair of knives Warren.

Thanks Steve.

Warren,
I want to see that filet knife put to work!!!

:-)Rocky

LMAO A filet knife for a guy who can't catch a cold lol!

That diamond pattern sheath with all the arrow heads & fringe is the Sh^t!!!
Great knife all the way! Killer stag, great blade.
That my friend is a total package!

that is a true saltwater filet knife that you have know!
Love the carving on the butt......need to call that knife "The Old Man of the Sea"!

Yeah thanks. He even managed to stick his tongue out at ya, lol.

Maybe someday Rocky. I need to catch a cold first.

Something not noticed in previous blades after speaking with Mudbone this evening; the stamp is knife and bone crossed. First blade finished bright in the series and clearly stamped.

Gracious... those are too cool Warren! Taking creativity to the next level! I’m jealous Enjoy them.

Jay,

Many thanks, I know you are a fan of BMK and Mudbone. Both speak highly of you. I'll get a family shot up sometime soon of the first 7 collaboration knives.

Seems like every time I open that package from Mud, I have new favorites. Love the Green Man carving, and really dig the color scheme and feel of the other. Can't ask for better.

There are a few other collab knives out there too- Mike knows what I'm talking about... the HellBilly!

Wow great pair!!!

Tom Flynn

Thanks Tom, looking forward to getting them here.

Couple of group shots. Adds a bit of scale and comparison to each knife.

What a fantastic collection.

Every one of Mudbone's is a classic, as are the Behrings that go with them. All over the top.

Pap

Thanks fellas, it's been fun guessing what the next knife will be. Every blade is stamped Behring Mudbone; knife and bone are crossed. The only blade which clearly visible is the fillet knife.
Pics are in the order I received them, and more details on each one earlier in the thread. Enjoy as much as I have until the next. No idea at all, whenever.

Top-notch collection Warren! I'd be hard pressed to pick a favorite out of that bunch - so much talent....

Have a great week,

Jay

Thanks Jay.

Okay, so, as usual, I think I have missed something here. So, Warren, they just periodically design and build a knife and sheath for you and just send it to you? If so, that's a way cool venture you have going there that clearly produces great results.

Grant gives me first right of refusal before it would be listed. So far I haven't turned him down.

It's 1 thing that this actually happens.... it REALLY does NOT need to be broadcast!

IMO

Sorry, did not mean to be the cause of a bean spilling.

False lol

Enjoy your last laugh; my last post

Was referring to how when the 1st two came out you called & shared.......the only one you told them no to & let someone else get.

Hey folks-

Just a quick note that anytime we finish up a knife, be it a collab or simply something I know a particular individual has a preference for, I personally enjoy sharing "first rights of refusal" to those that I know would appreciate it. It's not exclusive however, and if any of you are interested in acquiring a Mudbone X Behring collaboration (or anything else for that matter) all you have to do is ask

Thanks everyone!