How To GEC Burnt Stag

[FOG2]

I recieved my 1st GEC it has Burnt Stag scales which seems to have some sort of sealer, which to my looks to shiny or plastic like.
My question is can that coating be removed or is there a way to make them look more natural?
And a picture cause we all like pics.

 

[kamagong]

Throw it in your pocket and go. Carry and use will take that shine right off, though the high areas will get burnished a bit.

 

[AShearer]

Carry it. Rub it in your fingers, etc. etc..

 

[meako]

Shiiiiny. mmmmmm. leave it outside in the sun and air for a few days-just near the plant pot at the back door- next to the hosereel -under the old teapot.
Thats it should be safe there.

 

[Will Power]

GEC Stag soon changes for the better with pocket carry and constant handling. Some of the black comes off and a more yellow buttery appearance starts with time. However, Canal St.s Eric's Jack, well mine at least, does seem to have some kind of shiny lacquer on it, no amount of sweaty hands or even washing it seems to take it off, unfortunately....

 

[pmew]

I've carried and used this one a lot throughout the few years I've had it - it has a much more natural and worn look to it now, but just by its nature, the burnt stag has a higher burnish than the genuine stag or natural stag.

 

[pmew]

Genuine stag is much softer

 

[FOG2]

Will and Pmew thanks for your replies.
Will it is a little dishearting to your washing and wearing tactic hasn't worked.
Hopefully someone will chime in with some ideas that work. I am one of those I want it all and I want it now kinds.
Those are fine examples and I really like the 1st one.

 

[ea42]

GEC Stag soon changes for the better with pocket carry and constant handling. Some of the black comes off and a more yellow buttery appearance starts with time. However, Canal St.s Eric's Jack, well mine at least, does seem to have some kind of shiny lacquer on it, no amount of sweaty hands or even washing it seems to take it off, unfortunately....

Will, we never laquered or coated any of our knives, just polished on the buffer. The covers weren't hit especially hard but you still have to polish out grind lines in the bolsters and backspring, as well as the covers near those areas.

Eric

 

[FOG2]

Interesting because even in the valley's it appears to have some type of shiny coating.

 

[FOG2]

I believe you can see it even in this bad pic. Eh its hard to tell.

 

[waynorth]

So, from what people have said here, burnt Stag seems to harden in the "burning" process. Maybe, like semi-precious stones, the harder the material, the higher the resulting polish.

 

[mrknife]

touch it, keep touching it! let it wear and break in. its a wonderful thing when its all worn in

 

[Will Power]

Eric, Thanks for your insight and knowledge. I suppose that Stag is a very variable material, from one Deer or antler to another, which must explain why my knife won't 'wear in' as much as other Stag knives. The slabs on my knife do not show any pores really, a lot of antler can have these sections and they soak up stuff very enthusiastically. I've left it in a window for a few weeks and turned it, but still no changes even from sunshine. Tough stuff!

Regards, Will

 

[22-rimfire]

So, from what people have said here, burnt Stag seems to harden in the "burning" process. Maybe, like semi-precious stones, the harder the material, the higher the resulting polish.

That would be my take as well. I think the burning hardens the stag much like putting a spear or wood arrow into a fire will harden the wood. I guess the polishing on the paper wheel then gives the sheen and the paper is flexible enough to hit both high and low spots.

 

[ea42]

That would be my take as well. I think the burning hardens the stag much like putting a spear or wood arrow into a fire will harden the wood. I guess the polishing on the paper wheel then gives the sheen and the paper is flexible enough to hit both high and low spots.

Not a paper wheel, those are generally used for blade edges. It would likely have been a hard rag wheel or soft cloth buffing wheel, or a combination of both.

Eric