Knifemaking Question

[Bugbear]

Another thread about antler-handle knives included a link to a reconstructionist's site. He said that soaking an antler in water for a long time (weeks, perhaps) softened the innermost core of the antler enough that you could push the knife tang into it. Once dried, he stated, the bond was as strong as any epoxy. He also warned that the smell of antler soaked that long in water was as strong as the glue effect

You might try surfing the reconstructionist sites for specific info along these lines.

And that thread was James MacMillan's thread, "Putting an antler on a knife"

[Casey_in_Carolina]

Thanks for the replies. That site with the instructions for soaking an Antler and pressing it on the tang is really interesting. I plan to do some more research, and if things work out in the future, I'll be sure to posts pics of my efforts. For the time being though, it looks as if I might have several new books to try and find and get some reading done


Thanks again,

Casey