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Offline Pluck Yew

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Need pics..advice...
« on: September 12, 2008, 01:26:00 PM »
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...
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Offline skullworks

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Re: Need pics..advice...
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2008, 02:37:00 PM »
Here are some of my antler knives I've made.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Offline Pluck Yew

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Re: Need pics..advice...
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2008, 04:39:00 PM »
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...


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Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: Need pics..advice...
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2008, 05:38:00 PM »
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.

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Offline Pluck Yew

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Re: Need pics..advice...
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2008, 08:49:00 PM »
thanks guys...

Shawn...
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