Found a horn maker

[Ron LaClair]

In my quest for a horn maker I found a gentleman in Indiana by the name of Jay Kell. After email, and phone conversations with Jay to convey to him what I was looking for in a horn Jay told me that he had some horns in stages of construction that he could finish off for me in only a few days. I found his work to be to my liking and his prices were very reasonable.

Here's a horn he finished for me for a left hand carry. It has an osage stopper and rawhide and brass repairs which I think makes it look old and used......like me

Here's a horn he made for my wife.
To tell you what kind of a man Jay is and why I called him a gentleman, I told him that my wife hunted with me with a muzzleloader this year and liked it so much that I wanted to get her outfitted with her own personal gear. Jay graciously offered to make her a horn FOR FREE. I told him he didn't have to do that but he said he WANTED to make it for her. A rare gesture in my opinion.

Jay's email is [email protected]

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Longhunter,
You have two very beautiful horns there. I agree with you that the maker is a gentleman, and those horns are something to be proud to own.
Scott

 

[George Holton]

Happy new year Brother Scott. Bob Holton

 

[Ron LaClair]

Here's another small horn and bark tanned bag I got from Jay. Very resonably priced I might add.

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Same to you sir!
Scott

 

[AeroncaTAL]

Longhunter,
Along with being a gentleman, Mr. Kell is an artist! That bag and horn really go together.
Scott

 

[RickD]

Very nice indeed..

 

[Brasilikilt]

Very nice horns! Simple, solid and serviceable.
Awfully nice for him to throw that 2nd one in!
I myself can't afford to do that yet

What I don't understand is why he used such large brass tacks for the "repair". It's certainly well crafted, but to me looks a tad bit overdone.....Ohh well to each their own

Enjoy your new gear!