Pics wanted, best antler sgian

**Streetcar** · 14th July 09, 09:19 PM

I just got this one from Joe Gondek a little while back. The blade is one of Rab Gordon's.

I absolutely love this thing!

**David Thornton** · 15th July 09, 04:43 AM

I like that as well streetcar, I think the bolster sets it apart. On the others, thanks for the input. Interesting stuff, though some don't look like they could be comfortable in the hand or the sock. Full round all the way to the blade being the worst.

I'll post here when (if!) I get this done

David

**Ancienne Alliance** · 15th July 09, 10:21 AM

Here is mine, made last year..

Best,

Robert

**Clan McKinnon** · 15th July 09, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Here is mine, made last year..

Very cool, so many are amazing here, I wish I knew how you all did this but have to ask the question how you get the antler to have this finish, what tool do you use?

**Clan McKinnon** · 15th July 09, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by Streetcar

I just got this one from Joe Gondek a little while back. The blade is one of Rab Gordon's.

I absolutely love this thing!

Gorgeous!!

Is this natural color antler, is it buffed with some compound to get the smooth and almost shiny finish? Anyone know?

Thank you for sharing this, it is amazing!!

**Streetcar** · 15th July 09, 12:10 PM

I believe he uses Potassium Premanginate and water.
There's a related thread here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/p...94/index4.html

**Clan McKinnon** · 15th July 09, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Some of mine

All the above were made using a belt sander, a drill, a dremel tool, sand paper, two-part epoxy and a little effort.

Good luck on your project!

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

Jamie, you amaze in so many ways. I have learned from you extensively already but would love to be a fly on the wall one day when you are making these. How do you finish the antler, do you buff with some compound on a wheel or what do you do to get that finish?

So many people have talents that blow me away. Thank you all for sharing and best wishes.

**bonecarverpm** · 16th July 09, 01:48 PM

Here is one with a thistle carved on the end that i did.

**svc40bt** · 17th July 09, 05:03 AM

Originally Posted by bonecarverpm

Here is one with a thistle carved on the end that i did.

Looks a bit big for a sgian dubh, but that is one beautiful knife.

**David Thornton** · 17th July 09, 06:11 AM

I've thought about it and while that really looks good, I don't think I'll try to duplicate the work. I am glad someone has the talent and thanks for sharing

David