Antler Rune firesteel

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4" long rod x 3/8" thick

Brass tube

Life Rune

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Iboschi

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Out of curiosity, how does antler respond to branding? As much as I admire your work here, I would love one with a branded rune or symbol I think.
 
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Iboschi said:
Out of curiosity, how does antler respond to branding? As much as I admire your work here, I would love one with a branded rune or symbol I think.
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Burning antler STINKS to high heaven and beyond. You can use a wood burner if you like, but for now I will steer clear of it;)
 
scruffuk

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Cool!

Not too keen on the finish though...it looks a bit plasticy.

Burning bone?! :barf:
 
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scruffuk said:
Cool!

Not too keen on the finish though...it looks a bit plasticy.

Burning bone?! :barf:
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I like the glossy finish personally. It looks preserved and rugged. Using firesteel rods that thick makes for thin walls on the antler when mounting them. Once and a while they can get just enough moisture expansion to split (learned it the hard way). Then the whole handle is useless, as you can pull the steel out. I go to extra lengths to ensure mine antler steels are sealed for good.

I give them a Danish Oil soak, then a complete dry. After that 5 or more spray on coats of shellac. Moisture and cracking should never be an issue after that:D


And yes burning bone or antler is almost a puking process. I for one would rather just avoid it altogether hahaha.
 
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I hear ya bro.

It can be a pain to seal antler. I usually use copious coats of superglue, rubbed in with a piece of cling film (saran wrap) over my finger. I like to buff the stuff back with some 0000 gauge wire wool to give a nice muted finish.

Infact...I think I need to do this with my new puukko. A satin finish is much nicer to fondle....like a well shaved leg! lol!
 
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Knocked this little thing up. The firesteel looked like it could have done well with some pants.

8oz leather
Dark Mahogony stain
two coats of super sheen flexible acrylic finish

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my brain cued up the theme from Survivor when i saw that!


ohhhh, what those fools wouldn't give for this! :rolleyes:
 
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