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Giraffe bone turns my stomach
08 January 2007, 07:58
JohnHuntGiraffe bone turns my stomach
Been using a Giraffe bone to make a few knives. Have a filter on when grinding and sawing, but man-o-man, this stuff really stinks. I won't use bone ever again after this project.
Hope there isn't some funky Giraffe bone virus out there as I cut myself this evening to top it all off.
blech
09 January 2007, 08:51
KarooHello JohnHunt
As a matter of interest, have you ever tried blesbok and gemsbok horns as knife handles? They have distinctive finger holds.
09 January 2007, 18:51
JohnHuntNo, but I made a nice (by my standards*) damascus knife with Sheep horn.
Talked to my taxidermist and they are not concerned. They would be if I were using a primate bone but not giraffe. Just rancid fat in the bone hitting a grinder... it just doesn't smell good.
John
*5' x 5mph
09 January 2007, 19:31
D Humbargerquote:
Just rancid fat in the bone
& there will be rancid fat in the finished handle too. Try putting the bone in the microwave to get rid of that fat. Better do it outside not in the kichen!
Or boil out.
Doug Humbarger
NRA Life member
Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73.
Yankee Station
Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo.
09 January 2007, 20:15
JohnHuntHmmm... good advice. And almost exactly 12 hours after I used 2 ton epoxy and pins to attach the bone to the steel.
Oh well, it doesn't smell so bad when it is just sitting there and it adds an interesting texture to the bone.
09 January 2007, 22:31
Gatogordo"Cut yourself". Ouch. I'd be really worried, do you feel taller, you neck stretching?
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NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
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09 January 2007, 22:59
JohnHuntnaw... but I did notice a couple of bony growths on the top of my head
25 January 2007, 09:46
N E 450 No2Just wait till you start getting the spots.
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25 January 2007, 17:58
Gatogordoquote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
Just wait till you start getting the spots.
Given the inevitable, he might as well look on the bright side, he'll be naturally camoflaged when he is hunting in Africa.
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When considering US based operations of guides/outfitters, check and see if they are NRA members. If not, why support someone who doesn't support us? Consider spending your money elsewhere.
NEVER, EVER book a hunt with BLAIR WORLDWIDE HUNTING or JEFF BLAIR.
I have come to understand that in hunting, the goal is not the goal but the process.
25 January 2007, 21:34
JohnHuntYa... but that would mean I have to hunt naked,
and I wouldn't want to embarass anyone
