Dubts On Sambar Stags Colouring Process...

[itajuba knifemaker]

Dear Friends,

I want to know what chemical product or similar are used for to give dying to sambar stags. Any help are welcome!

Thanks a lot,

Ricardo Romano Bernardes
brazilian knifemaker

 

[Summerland]

Ricardo,
good to see you on the Forum! I first saw your work in April 2000 Knives Illustrated, and it was impressive.

I don't know that much about dyeing stag, but I think Potassium Permaganate is used. Try posting the question in the Shop Talk section.

 

[KnifeArt]

Thanks for posting, moving to Shop Talk now.

Larry