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Title: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Rick Enos on December 23, 2009, 06:06:00 PM

Got board a couple of weeks ago & decided to make a knife.Its a first for me.

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Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: missagain on December 23, 2009, 06:15:00 PM

that looks purty dang good ,maybe you found yourself another hobby?

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Rick Enos on December 23, 2009, 06:20:00 PM

Trying to figure out how to buff the Elk horn out & the brass.I think Im going to try jewelers ruge on the buffing wheel.

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Blackhawk on December 23, 2009, 07:16:00 PM

Well...what good is a knife without a blade?  Does this one have one?   :bigsmyl:    Can we see?  ;)  

Really nice looking and I bet ole Fred would approve too.   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Rick Enos on December 23, 2009, 08:21:00 PM

The blade is from an old military knife I found at a antique store.

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Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Kevin Evans on December 24, 2009, 10:49:00 AM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: farmboy on December 24, 2009, 01:54:00 PM

Good job!  I like the inlay.

Scott

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Rick Enos on December 24, 2009, 05:03:00 PM

Thanks Farmboy.I could use some  advice on polishing the Elk Horn.And what to use on the finish.

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Rick Enos on December 24, 2009, 05:07:00 PM

Rooster,Those are some fine knives you have there.Did you make them.I'm new to this knife forem not sure whos who....

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: prarieboy on December 24, 2009, 05:26:00 PM

Nice JOB! Rick Ihave used rouge on elk antler and it does polish it.but it also leaves black lines in the cracks.I personaly like the look of it.
 If You put finish on super glue  will work use a plastic glove and rub with your finger to apply. You can then polish out with fine steel wool or a scotch brite pad. Also  good ventilation is very important when applyin super glue.

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: Rick Enos on December 24, 2009, 09:27:00 PM

Would the super glue be OK on the inlay.& how thick.How many coats of super glue.Thanks alot I would never have guessed on super glue as a handle finish....Makes sense

Title: Re: Elk horn Knife(home made)My first
Post by: tippit on December 25, 2009, 06:37:00 AM

I like super glue on porous wood .  Then sanding it down & buffing brings out a nice shine.  Plus it is fast finish if you are impatient to see results...maybe I'm a little ADD  :)

But it tends to cloud up the hard surfaces like the Bear coin...just buffing every thing should work fine.  tippit