know any good sources for mammoth ivory?

[fetz]

i want to try some mammoth scales on a knife, i have never used mammoth
before and was wondering where to get some, i dont want the most expensive
perfect stuff because i will probably screw it up, any ideas? thanks!!!

 

[peter nap]

Yep but you have to pick it yourself..

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[indian george]

Don: Are you growing them in your backyard????

 

[peter nap]

It's just a hobby George. They're more interesting than Alpacas

Now that I've been my usual A$$H&*$ self Fetz, you might want to contact these people:
http://www.canadafossils.com/mammoth_ivory.html

 

[fetz]

cant you just hike the hills and look for a shed tusk?

 

[peter nap]

I doubt it Fetz. I look for fossils all the time, but have never run across any. I find a shed deer antler once in a while but I think there are more of them.

 

[fetz]

Gosh Darn It!!!

 

[Don Hanson III]

Fetz, Ebay is a great place to look for ivory, I've bought quite a bit on there and my wife has sold over 300 sets of scales there also, her user name is ''mangopaint''. I have some for sale on my we site but it is the higher quality stuff, at - sunfishforge.com
It's much more easy to buy it than to try to find it in the wild

Don Hanson lll

 

[peter nap]

Thanks for posting that Don. Those are very nice sets you have on your site and considering the quality, not a bad price.

 

[fetz]

thanks don, your lower end stuff is in my price range, i just might save the
effort of looking in the hills and purchase some!!!

 

[fetz]

oh, and by the way do they have to be stabilized or are they good to go?

 

[Don Hanson III]

oh, and by the way do they have to be stabilized or are they good to go?

Some say stabilizing helps and some say it doesn't, I use it both ways and can't really tell a difference. The best advice is don't let it get hot or even warm while working it and always use good fresh belts. Soaking it in mineral oil for a week or so is also a good thing and probably better than stabilizing.

Don

 

[Mike Hull]

Chuck Leake of AK Ivory will supply any needs you have regarding Mammoth Ivory. No Website, just email. He has been a member of this forum for years.
akivory@gci.net

 

[twisted bits]

I just happened to have a new business card from Don Fields and old one from Rick Fields Ancient Ivory. I used to see Rick at shows but now see Don. Bought a piece from Rick a few years ago.

Don Fields Ancient Ivory
790 Tamerlane St.
Deltona FL 32725 386-532-9070

Rick Fields Ancient Ivory
330 N Durango Ave
Ocoee, FL 34761 407-877-2339

 

[John Andrews]

Don says the BIG job is getting the big fella to hold still while he pulles the tusks. Roger, did you have a problem with the cave bear? Did you have to slap him around some while pulling his fangs?

 

[rlinger]

Chuck Leake is where I have gotten my ivory from, including the cave bear teeth. John, that ol'cave bear knfe is on its way to New York city right now. I kept holding on to her and finally someone wanted it for Christmas. She's finally gone and I do miss her bad.

RL

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Find a dead mammoth and look at the front end.There are usually two there.Other wards go on ebay or any of the above sellers.At the shows there are usually several sellers.

 

[Tarl_Cabot]

Just wanted to jump in and mention that I will be getting
into the business of offering Ivory Scales through my new Website
"ancientivory.com"...some time after the first of the year, the
site will be up and I will have scales to offer....free priority mail shipping if
you are a member of this forum and mention it to me when you order.

Regards,

Mike Roesch

 

[Sweany]

Peter, watcha shoot one of those things with? .