Hey!.. Just got back from Blackhills S. Dakota..bought a sweet obsidion(sp) point approximatly 8" L x 1 3/4 w..want to use antler for handle.. whitetail antler or elk..of course elk antler I have is about 2" across..was thinking maybe I could shape it to fit blade and hand?..also have seen some great antler and wood combo's posted here.. please help...first attempt..
Shawn...
Here are some of my antler knives I've made.
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/FOSTER.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/100_2273.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/RichKnife2.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/JawjaKnife.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/MK-Knife2.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/WhiskeyBillKnife3.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/TPKnifeFinish.jpg)
(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c154/Skullworks02/AntlerBowie2.jpg)
SWEEEEET!!! Now do you cut the brow tine and polish or pick antlers out of the pile w/o brow tine?..( I like 'em all but the last one the best..)..
Shawn...
:jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
Cut off the brow tine and polish it Smonte.
I see you are in Howell/Fowlerville. I am off Bull Run about 10 miles south of Fowlerville.
Small world this internet.
Bob Urban
thanks guys...
Shawn...