making amber stag

[SVanderkolff]

Does anyone know the process for making your own amber stag? Did a google hunt but nothing came up.
Thanks
Streve

 

[12345678910]

Culpeper does it


I think it's a saturated solution of iodine crystals - not tested tough.



http://knifedogs.com/showthread.php?5375-Textured-Stag

 

[Russ Andrews]

I've had modest success with careful use of leather dyes.....and lost some nice
pieces too....due to unpredictable density differences......Now send mine to Culpepper & Co.

 

[Del Raso Knives]

Found an old Don Fogg recipe. 2 parts kerosene, one part brake fluid, and the dye. Soak for a couple of weeks. I have never tried this so have no idea how well it works.

 

[Willie71]

I have used amber analine dye in a vacuum chamber. It seems to work pretty well. I'll see if I can get a pic of how it turns out.

 

[Patrickknives]

double post

 

[Patrickknives]

I have used leather dye with success, dilute the dye in a jar, place scales in jar, heat gently (use a water bath), cap. This will create a vacuum. I leave over night, I don't think there is much reason to leave longer. You should see fine bubble leaving the scale, air out dye in. Dry and see how you like the color. If not dark enough add more dye and repeat. I use a brush with dye concentrate to add highlights, brush on, wipe immediately, if ok move on, if not brush again. top knife is a example, this was really washed out from being in the sun.

 

[Alpha Knife Supply]

I've seen many pieces of home made amber stag including my own. None of them compare to the work Culpepper does. Send it to them and be happy with the result.

Chuck

 

[Don Hanson III]

I've had limited success. Send it to Culpepper.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Does anyone know the process for making your own amber stag? Streve

First you get a light brown mommy deer and a tan daddy deer. Then you leave them alone in the woods for a while....well I have to leave the rest out because it is a trade secret.

 

[373KELVIN]

You will be able to find about 40 pair of Amber Stag for sale this weekend at the Canadian Knifemakers Guild show in Toronto.

 

[Daniel Rohde]

is this the place your talking about? http://www.knifehandles.com/smooth-jigged-bone/honey-amber-stag-bone
is the creamy honey color all the way through the piece?

 

[373KELVIN]

This is the place. They have both amber stag bone, which is cow bone that has a pattern cut to resemble stag horn but they also have actual amber dyed sambar stag slabs and sticks. http://www.knifehandles.com/stag-horn-and-bone/amber-stag-slabs

http://www.knifehandles.com/stag-horn-and-bone/amber-stag-carvers-tapers