Just made this knife

[NORSEWOLF]

It needs the antler sealed.

I need suggestions.

Planned on using boiled lineseed oil.

Ijust didn't want to mess it up.

Thanks, Kirk

 

[Gator 45/70]

I think it look's pretty good, I know nothing of linseed oil but your on the right track.

What is the steel your using ?

 

[HAMP]

I think it would make a good fillet knife

 

[EonDresari]

Looks pretty impressive already to me.

 

[NORSEWOLF]

I used spring steel from old power hacksaw.
The antler is very dry.
Came out very sharp.Only thing i paid for was epoxy.

 

[Gator 45/70]

My suggestion would be to try out the linseed oil an a scrap piece ?

 

[tim9lives]

Nice job.

 

[Skiney]

NICE.......

 

[TomTerrific]

Nice!

 

[spec50trout]

Nice job. Something I would be proud to own, much less create myself. Time for some leatherwork, no?

 

[dwsonar]

What did you end up sealing it with? I'm almost done with one, and didn't realize it needed to be sealed.

 

[NORSEWOLF]

I have'nt sealed it yet.
Testing some dye and boiled linseed oil.
This antler is older and some what dry.
Your's may not need sealing.
I may end up using polyurethane.

 

[a1661]

Mayco Gloss Spray

 

[Magdump]

I've seen a couple that were just polished and over time they soak up the oils from your hand. That being said, I would think a clear epoxy rather than polyurethane or linseed oil that would likely sink in and change the color.
Awesome blade BTW

 

[derek_street]

I have made a bunch of them and never have sealed the hanfle

 

[FRANKEIGHT]

I agree, I also have a few and never sealed any of them.The knife I carry to to rendezvous has an axis stag handle and has been in use for many years with no problems

I have made a bunch of them and never have sealed the hanfle