Buffalo horn.

[stickfigureforge]

Anybody know where a person might find buffalo horn for handles?

 

[Ninja Blacksmith]

I haven't used horn/bone before, but I have seen it (both blocks and scales) here: http://http://shop.arizonaironwood.com/Horn_c78.htm

 

[AVigil]

TruGrit has some. I was just there talking with their knifemaker Jeff Mutz picking up a blade they heat treated for me. Give him a call and he can give you some tips on using it as well.

 

[i4Marc]

http://www.masecraftsupply.com/servlet/StoreFront

http://www.knifehandles.com/

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Almost all knife supply companies carry it.


Just for clarity, it isn't buffalo horn as in bison...it is buffalo horn as in water buffalo. The biggest source is Italy, IIRC, where the water buffalo is used to make mozzarella cheese.

 

[stickfigureforge]

Thanks everyone. And I knew about the water buffalo, but thanks for the clarification. Italy. eh?

 

[Horsewright]

You ever try milking a water buffalo? Its a thankless job.