RE: Cardeer
Hey guys.... I know what you mean about the famous Cardeer necklaces. They are wonderful. I was one of the lucky ones who got one and I treasure it always (it lives in my pack and I wear it everytime I hunt).
From what I understand, Cardeer has had a lot of setbacks these past months, so it' s not my place to say, but I don' t know when he' d be able to resume creating the necklaces.
If you need details, the " Famous Cardeer Necklace" is a small 1" or so piece of deer antler drilled through and a thin piece of deer hide is inserted and tied to make the actual necklace. Mine has an arrow on one side and (I assume) Native American symbols on the other side. For protection, it is coated in polyeurothane so it will last a lifetime. I have heard that each necklace goes through a special ceremony by Cardeer himself. I also heard that each one holds a special meaning to the hunter. Since I am still relatively new to hunting, my Cardeer Necklace acts as a " teacher" and teaches me about the ways of deer and how to hunt them.
Good luck this season and I hope Cardeer gets better and can resume making these wonderful gifts.
Butch