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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: hunting badger on January 15, 2016, 01:33:00 PM

Title: How to finish sheep horn handles
Post by: hunting badger on January 15, 2016, 01:33:00 PM

I'm finishing my first forged knife and I have used sheep horn on the handle. What is the best way or finish to put on the sheep horn?

Title: Re: How to finish sheep horn handles
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 15, 2016, 04:33:00 PM

What type of handle is it? Full tang?

Title: Re: How to finish sheep horn handles
Post by: hunting badger on January 15, 2016, 10:33:00 PM

Lin, it is a full tang handle. I've epoxied the handle slabs on and going to install brass pins. I was just wondering what folks put on the handles as a finish.

Title: Re: How to finish sheep horn handles
Post by: Lin Rhea on January 16, 2016, 09:36:00 AM

I lightly buff it and that's it. It worked fine for the sheep. Treat it sort of like your finger nail. But don't bite it. Over time, wipe with mineral oil to keep it hydrated.

Title: Re: How to finish sheep horn handles
Post by: hunting badger on January 16, 2016, 06:08:00 PM

Thanks You LIn, I appreciated your reply and knowledge!