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How to finish sheep horn handles

Started by hunting badger, January 15, 2016, 01:33:00 PM

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hunting badger

January 15, 2016, 01:33:00 PM
I'm finishing my first forged knife and I have used sheep horn on the handle. What is the best way or finish to put on the sheep horn?

Lin Rhea

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January 15, 2016, 04:33:00 PM
What type of handle is it? Full tang?
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hunting badger

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January 15, 2016, 10:33:00 PM
Lin, it is a full tang handle. I've epoxied the handle slabs on and going to install brass pins. I was just wondering what folks put on the handles as a finish.

Lin Rhea

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January 16, 2016, 09:36:00 AM
I lightly buff it and that's it. It worked fine for the sheep. Treat it sort of like your finger nail. But don't bite it. Over time, wipe with mineral oil to keep it hydrated.
"We dont rent pigs." Augustus McCrae
ABS Master Bladesmith
TGMM Family of the Bow
Dwyer Dauntless longbow 50 @ 28
Ben Pearson recurve 50 @ 28
Tall Tines Recurve 47@28
McCullough Griffin longbow 43@28

hunting badger

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January 16, 2016, 06:08:00 PM
Thanks You LIn, I appreciated your reply and knowledge!
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