Fellas, there's never been a better time to get a thread rolling on Mudbone and his incredible work. You've seen some of the other work that just came through, but this one I want you to see is off the hook. The collector doesn't have a KTF account and requested anonymity, but I did get his okay to share this.

5 1/2" Woodcraft forged from 1/4" thick 01. You're looking at fossilized mammoth which turned out unbelievably cool, and James' thin blue accent in the spacers makes the whole thing pop. Our initial idea for Mud was to have a mammoth hunt somehow depicted. On first arrival I was stunned by his detail of the mammoth, though slightly disappoint to not see the hunt aspect.... until I turned it over and realized he used the entire B side for a cave painting style hunt scene. Absolutely AMAZING.

Show me some of your favorite Mud!

Awesome knife and sheath.

Man has some serious artistic talent. That is am amazing package. Congrats to the new owner.

OFF he chart!!!

Grant,

Great ideas and tooling of the Mammoth on the sheath. Pretty amazing knife too!

Tom Flynn

that is "special"...true artistic talent!!

:-)Rocky

Well Grant... this is MY favorite Mudbone...
Just received Mudbone's FIRST ever ram attempt and he nailed it!!! Also came with a GREAT hand written letter from the man himself, it's like a personalized COA! I am very VERY happy with it. Thank you Mudbone.

A Ram for the RamKing. Very fitting tribute. Mud did it again.

James,

Great knife; incredible sheath!

Tom Flynn

thanks Warren and Tom!

I LOVE Mud's work, it's always so original... Like him

Looks GREAT James, good get !!

Thank You Mr. Mason!

Yes, a definite work of art and I love his rivets that look like arrow heads.


Pap

Thought I should add my first, and hopefully not my last from Mr. Mudbone. After a successful Elk hunt in Colorado, I came accross this on the good captains table in Tulsa. Exactly like the 5x5 I harvested. I had to have it!!
Oh, the knife is awesome also. These Behring made knives have caught my attention!

Nice rig Marty.

Thanks Warren.

Here's one that I got about 4 years ago. It came with a stag 4" Alaskan from James. The pair now reside with a good friend who did some fine engraving work for me.

And of course there's "The Bear" recently done on the Behring Mud collaboration project. This sheath and knife combo is off the charts.

Very nice! Both outstanding.. looks like the older sheath didn't have the arrowhead rivets, but a diamond pattern. Cool either way.

Those are all Bad to the MudBone!!!

The "Better" of the 2 knives in the "Behring Mud collaboration project" LOL Had to poke the Bear!

1 more for now.

I just busted out laughing bro.

Nice Ram Ranking
Sharpi

Totally off the top. I never saw the trout sheath before, it's super. I am dizzy from looking at all these.

Pap

A few more.......

Great job Tune thanks for posting those. They do belong and I forgot about them. Really special work.

Warren,

That is one Bad-Ass Bear! Knife is great too.

Tom Flynn

Mitchell & Chief,

Some of Mudbone & BMK at their best!

Tom Flynn

I just fell on the floor!!! Exceptional.

Pap

All fantastic knife and sheath combinations.

Hell of a spread Tuner!

Yes.... I know. I have a problem.

At least it does not involve a trench coat and a park bench.....

More artistry from Mudbone; this one in Narwhal.

Here's a few of my personal favorites from about 3-5 years ago.

Some cool stuff being shown in this thread.
A couple more:

There's Mike's Masterpieces!!!!

More awesome examples guys.

Thanks for posting all these great rigs. I think this thread is appropriately titled!

Some more Mud Magic with an RMK 10-3...

No specific request was made on what I wanted, just asked Mr. Mud to do his thing.

I always like what I receive back from this man, he does awesome work.

Cooler than a Polar Bears toenails!!!!!!!!

Mike,

Similar look to mine earlier in this thread. Very lifelike. Master artwork.

Mudbone was kind enough to make this pouch for my Battle Buddy... He is AMAZING, truly an artist! Each 1 I have gets better and better. Thanks Mud!!!

Amazing art. That is truly an amazing sheath. Make sure you wear that every full moon

I wore it to bed last night actually, but forgot to check the moon...

Awooohooo!!

That sheath is over the top.

Hey guys,

I talked with Mr. Rogers "Mudbone" today for awhile and he is close to completing a special tribute knife in the coming days. I'll post a picture when it arrives -- it's been years in the making. He's one of the best and most authentic artist crafting knives and sheaths in the market today. Great pictures on this thread!

Have a good week,

Jay

This one needs to go here. Spoke with Mud today at length about this sheath. This is premium British tanned leather that is free of blemishes from Mud's private stock. When I asked to do a rendering of this knife, Mud just said "I got this". Bad ass Eagle on back side too, and wife Theresa's lanyard with her own beaded American Flag. Talk about "Keeping up with the Joneses"

Fantastic!!

There is NO keeping up with the Jones's!! None can, none should

As in Roger Mudbone Jones.

Had Mud make me a pocket sheath for this Behring Made pinecone rehandled Triathlete. I asked him to carve out something that would wrap around the back side. Tellin' ya he nailed it. This is one one wicked cool deer; notice the drop tine? Also acorn, feathers deer tracks, his handmade arrowhead rivets, and of course Teresa's latigo braiding.

Sexy!!! I got the twin in handle material from Wally.

Super get. The red material is sort of translucent, its got lots of depth. Mud doing the leather?

Not on this one going with a red snakeskin inlay.

Should go well with the red cone. Warlander?

Warren, that Tri and sheath are SICK!!

Thanks Pat. Wanted an off the hip pocket/pack for a small drop point skinner. Bam!
I'll take credit for the sheath idea, but Wally needs the credit for the pinecone tri. We both flipped on a different idea.

Yep be a 1st for me.

Amy will do a great job.

Yours & Grants advice on this one is why it's happening.

Well you won't be disappointed and for ONCE I'll accept a very rare compliment. (I think?)

LOL We have somewhat similar interests in knives, but we almost always agree on leather. So if you like them at Warlander I'm in!

Back from Mudbone leather-works, this rehandled 11 Alaskan crown stag and Dall Sheep spacer is tricked out now.
Pics courtesy of BMK.

Warren,

Great re-handle job; never saw Dall Sheep spacer before. Another Mudbone masterpiece!

Tom Flynn

Thanks Tom, James did the rehandle, and we let Mud do the rest. The Ram King and I have twins.

Another one hit out of the park Warren. Super duper!!

Pap

Thanks Pap. Thought you might approve. I know you like 11's.

A big 100 year old Happy Birthday to Roger Mudbone "Doc" Jones
He had me on the horn today for a special treat; we're talkin' a 5 minute guitar rendition.
He asked me to please post his favorite song and artist Towne Van Zandt "To Live Is To Fly". He wants this on his final resting place.
Rare form was an understatement today. Happy Birthday Doc!
https://youtu.be/6eSggloAtBo

Happy Birthday Hoss didn't realize you were so young!

Great meds, lol and he would agree.
BTW, "Mudbone" is to most, he loves "Doc "

I had the privilege of a phone call with him today as well. He's git a special project working for me. =)
He was in birthday mode for sure!!!!
Happy Birthday Mud !!!

"Where a ya been is good and gone, all ya keeps the gettin there.."
That's pretty REAL right there.

More Behring and Mud Magic on the way from BMK

buffalo horn?

Jim,

Love the fluted buffalo; the sheath is over the top!

Tom Flynn

Thanks Tom. Yes, Rob, buffalo. 8-inch blade. Grant called it a "beast" and it sure looks it. Mudbone picked the snake theme and I think he nailed it.

yeah, I like that fluted buffalo horn look.

Awesome Jim. Couple of questions though. Spacer looks to be ivory or dall sheep? Any artwork from Mud back side of sheath?

Thanks Warren. Musk ox spacer. No artwork on the back -- guess the front part wore him out. ;-) I have to say I was half-expecting to see a couple of stick men on the back battling a serpent but no joy on that one.

Way cool Knife & sheath Really awesome get!

Thanks Chief. Work in' hard to catch up with you! Long way to go.

Musk-Ox spacer for the Win!

Don't kid yourself forum friends, that is Chief's hair petrified BEFORE he became a Marine.

Now that's funny!

Chief.... Those yours???

Can we have???

Nope Dukes .......you had to know lol, has more in now.
He also has a new source on FWI, some of the best I've seen in a while.

AMEN on the FWI from my buddy, Duke! Outstanding stuff!
Best, Capt. Chris

You guys are in for a treat. Mudbone calls this MOAS (Mother Of All Sheathes). Before we get to the sheath a little side story about the knife
This Behring Made S.W. Crown Stag Bowie found me. The previous owner inlaid a sterling silver Hopi Indian art pendant featuring the wolf, Kokopeli Man (flute player), and a feather. That's where Mudbone comes in. Mud just said, "I got this". Once again he just nailed this one. Front side, wolf howling at the moon, back side picks up all the Hopi Indian art off the inlay, beaded fringe and lets not forget Miss Theresa's fine woven indian blanket slide.
I can tell ya the man is jacked over this one and he's very proud of this piece. Hope you enjoy!

360° Mudbone.... F@€K Yeahhh!!!!!

Well done on a really complete package!

Yeah, I'm liking this one bro. Something completely different and uniquely done. Thanks!

The whole package is sweeeeet....and complete, Warren.

That is an awesome combination.

Warren,

The whole thing is special from the inlay at the stag crown end and the sheath is a masterpiece!

Well done!

Tom Flynn

Thanks guys for the positive comments.

Wow, again!! Each of Mudbone's sheaths are so unique and are a real treasure unto themselves.

Pap

You know it Pap. The man definitely ticks to a different beat.

My Squaw wants one
sharpi

Now that's funny.

That entire package is just entirely over the top. Hard to know what to say other than - any chance you're interested in adopting an old fat bald guy? No? Didn't think so but figured it couldn't hurt to ask.

He's already adopting Grant and myself. ..line forms yo the right...

Jim,

Never hurts to ask. You don't ask you don't get

Yeah, I need a few dependants for my tax returns.

Seriously though Warren, even though James and the gang and Mudbone do the actual work you are the one coming up with these ideas and projects. Hats off to you sir, you're really coming up with some great projects.

Thank you Jim but I can't take credit for this knife. I found it pre-owned. The previous owner did the silver inlay work. I just asked Mudbone to follow the theme. Lots of folks had a hand in this project.

As suggested on another thread, adding this to the chronicle of Mudbone Madness.

Love it!

See you fellas next week

From Blade. Here's the Man himself playing Mr Narwhal. He's a hoot

If I ever had a mental picture of Mudbone, that was it. Wow.

Pap

Not that it has not been proven time and time again. .. but the people in this circle are absolutely TOP SHELF. MUD is NO exception to that. If you have not met him try to. It's time very well spent. He is really 1 of a kind. Along with BMK,Amy,Warren, Tom and the Captain it's an unbelievable family to be part of. Becky and I are very blessed in this.

I got lucky and was able to meet and spend a little time talking with him this weekend. Really enjoyed the experience. Also really enjoyed the time spent with forum folks this weekend even though it was not nearly as much time as I would have liked.

This is myself and Mudbone at Blade. With the Mudbone original I picked up from him! Mud is holding the hammer he uses to bang in the copper arrowhead rivets used on his pouch's... VERY cool. I am happy I was able to meet him and spend time talking with him, he is 1 of a kind!

Suitable for framing bro. What you didn't mention is Mudbone made the hammer too. Oh no, just any hammer won't do. Got to be Muddy.

Here's a mini Trapper Spring Knife made from Grandfather's stock. These went quickly.

Warren-

Is that James' that you stole??

That be mine. The one mysteriously put in my bag was mailed back this morning.

One of a few Mudbone knives at Blade this year. Mud rarely does Damascus blades anymore. This skinner has a N/S guard, leather, G10, metal spacers, and a fossil walrus handle. Sheath is classic Mudbone all the way. Miss Theresa added her touch of a latigo braided edge and slide.
Super cool and scary sharp!

You chose wisely WP!

What a thing of beauty, truly. One of these days a museum piece. They keep getting better and better.

Pap

Thanks Pap. It was one of only a few knives left. He did some really great knives for Blade.

Warren? What museum would have the space for such a large display?

A waxed museum. Now picture that.

Haha, too hot for wax.

Pap

Maybe today but they'll never be another like.

That's for sure. Nothing like it from anyone else.

Pap

Here's the completed sheath to my Randall 1-7 re-handle.
I asked Mud to make me a pivoting sheath from a mock-up I sent him. Perfect and functional I can now sit in a car or a truck with a knife on my side. Worked out as I had hoped. Grant"s idea for the elephant inlay, it just compliments the Cooper gunstock handle.

Just a real beauty in every sense. A super combination of a Randall, Behring and Mudbone. Wows.

Pap

Thanks Pap, it really came together. The wait was killing me.

Is this the red crown stag Model 1?

Yes sir!

Had to let the Warren wave die down a bit before posting

I was fortunate enough to pick up my second full Mudbone package at Blade this year. A great little knife, perfect edc size... Nickel hilt, over red, leather, copper and aluminum spacers. Finished off with a great piece of stag. I especially like how it is shaped almost into a single finger grip!

The pouch is Muds first attempt at a Celtic styled dragon. Complimented with the missssus excellent latigo work it makes a great pouch.

I genuinely feel very fortunate to have received this knife and pouch, especially after getting to meet Mudbone this year and talk with him after many hours of phone calls.

Thank you to Grant for making sure this happened for me! Now I just gotta get 1 for Becky.

A real score, James, good on ya!!

Pap

Thank you Pappy 8-)

You get that Friday? It was gone by the time I got there. Super nice rig.

Yes sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

James
Very nice rig, you aren't trying to compete with Warren are you

Peter

No.... that would be a no contest... It's Warrens world, we are all just livin' in it.

Thank you Peter.

OH BROTHER

Such a beautiful set up James! Proud to have played any part at all in the process. Mudbone is full of gratitude from this last show from all of the new and re-connections. It means the world to him, and much the same to the BMK crew too.

In related news, we sold Mudbone's knives so damn fast this year that he's working what seems to be twice as fast as before. He's finally figured out that he just has to "send them to Grant and they will sell". With that being said we're going to become legitimate dealers for old Mr. Mud and he was telling me this morning that there is a whole other slew of his trap spring knives that are under way. One is a full ulu style that he's raving about, and the other sounds like it's going to be a full size 4 or 5" Hunter among some other who-knows-and-what-nots.

Keep your eyes peeled here, and on our website as things develop!

Great get! Really a awesome set up.

Thank you Chief!

Maybe we'll get an update to the Mudbone knife and sheath with the smoking wheelie.
He told me it sold but was unfinished as of Blade. Customer had choice of butt end finish.

James,

Cannot believe that Warren didn't know about that one; great get. Love the sheath. Mud said he was into Celtic symbols, that dragon is really cool.

Tom Flynn

Thank you very much Tom. I knew if I didn't grab it Mike Mason or WP would have for sure!

Warren that one is the "Huckleberry" and it's headed as of this morning to Julie and crew over at Arizona Custom Knives. They went with the peened copper arrowhead with Mud's stamp. Awesome, and up for grabs! I'd keep your eyes peeled here for that one:
http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/product-filter.aspx?MakersFilter=3708

TUNER- I'm seeing a Mammoth mini listed there that must be from last year and it's right up your alley.

Last night, Mudbone gave me a call after a few rounds of Jose Cuervo and he'd managed to get Teresa to email over some preview shots of what he's working on. Yesterday, a S&W Airweight j-frame in .38+p made it's way into my own collection and it led Mudbone to talking about a j-frame in his, but I'll let him explain.

from his email
"This is Gary Wheeler's Uncle Joe's personal j-frame revolver. Uncle Joe was captain of the fishing vessel Seabear. Uncle Joe was a commercial fisherman, brown bear guide and wilderness trapper in Alaska. Obviously Uncle Joe was one hell of a man. These knives are integrally made of file steel. These knives are my dedication to Uncle Joe. Hope those that end up with them will be very proud. The revolver is mine, the knives will be for whoever wants them, story told - enough said.
Mud"

For those of you that don't know, Gary Wheeler is a very close friend of Mudbone's and another seriously badass knifemaker. [To my knowledge] he shares shop space with fellow 5th group member Kim Breed, and together they're some of Mudbone's closest and revered friends... In our exchanges of stories of our hunts, and dreams of hunts with Mudbone he's mentioned Uncle Joe on more than a few occasions, and it's clear that the man inspired Mudbone to the core.

Alotta soul on the way!