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| My guess would be to search locally. Gun/Knife shows are the obvious source. I knew a guy in the local gun shop who did a lot of knife work.
The cost in production is in the hand work. It's not in the materials. |
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| conifer go to Knifedogs.com Great bunch of very helpful folks over there. I am sure that you will be able to find someone in your neck of the woods to help you. |
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| THANKS!!....for the suggestion. I will follow it.
15 minutes later.....GREAT forum (Knifedogs) ...have written to a possible choice for my knife-handling. |
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| Glade that I could help. I spend at least an hour total each day at knifedogs |
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| If the knife Dog Forums does not pan out contact Darrin Sanders at WWW.Bladeforums.comI know he has re-handled several knives for folks and he does good work and it resonable priced. Tell Darrin, Johnny Warner recommended him.My the way I love sheep horn material, I hope the horn is not bison as it has a tendency to check, shrink and crack in arrid conditions.
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| I sent the materials to a builder.....he reported that the (water buffalo) scales were warped.....put them in a press for 2 days.....warp reduced.....he is trying to finish them and apply to the blade tang. We will see. |
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| quote: (water buffalo) scales were warped.....
Buffalo horn is known for that. Unfortunatly. |
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| I received the finished product in today's mail....a beautiful and careful job by James White of Martinsville, Indiana. |
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| Photos please. |
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| Well done. That horn is really nice. |
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| Glad you are pleased. Not to rain on your parade but I would bet the buf horn will eventually warp somewhat and pull away from the tang. Hopefully your knife will be the exception.
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