I just got these two finished. Forged 1080 /15N20 SHOCHWAVE Damascus Stainless fittings Handles are Stellar Sea Cow bone, which was a mammal that once inhabited the Bering Sea and became extinct from over hunting in the 18th century.
that seacow right there Cal is some of the nicest handle material I've seen in a long time , gorgeous !!
Bob the stuff really worked out well. I thought it was going to be junk when I first saw it but it was just about as nice as ivory to work with. I just wish that bone and horn and ivory just didn't stink so much when you grind it,definitly a summer job with the windows open.
I have to agree with you there Cal. Last time I worked with some antler, the old lady's reaction made me figure I would be sleeping in the shed for a few days. After that I got strict instructions that any further bone or horn projects would be done in the yard on a windy day lol
Sick. You run out of adjectives to describe the awesome work produced by makers/members on this forum. Making Canada proud and giving us all examples of finish to achieve.
