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Offline Cnedeer

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Elk Ivory Inlay
« on: October 03, 2009, 02:07:00 PM »
Hello everyone.  I have been lurking here for a while now, first post.  

First, wow ya'll are some talented folks.  AMAZING.  

I am very, very new to knife making.  I want to inlay two elk ivories into the handle of a fixed blade.  Can anyone point me in the right direction of how to do this? Also any pics of similar handles would be appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

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Re: Elk Ivory Inlay
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2009, 04:13:00 PM »
I can't give you any insite into your question, but I'd like to say "Welcome" to the best home on the net.

Oh, and I like your handle!  :thumbsup:
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Offline Cnedeer

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Re: Elk Ivory Inlay
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 11:13:00 PM »
Thanks a lot man. Appreciate it.

Offline skullworks

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Re: Elk Ivory Inlay
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2009, 06:51:00 AM »
If I understand the question I would guess that you would have to route the area for the inlay with a dremel tool or something and then epoxy the ivory into the relieved area.
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Offline pumatrax

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Re: Elk Ivory Inlay
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2009, 11:12:00 AM »
I usually cut off the bottom (root) portion of the tooth so it lays flat . You can do this with either cow or bull teeth...I use a carbide blade in a dremel or flex shaft machine...polish with zam on a felt buff...you can set the tooth in a bed of epoxy or make a bezel out of sterling silver..

Offline Cnedeer

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Re: Elk Ivory Inlay
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2009, 10:09:00 PM »
Thanks fellas. Will give it a go and let ya know how it works out.

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