Neglect has taken it's toll

[StickyRick]

I'm feeling Guilty.

I stored my collection some years ago. (Over 250 pcs) The AZ climate is so dry I thought no harm would come to anything. Almost right.

I have a large custom made Bowie, made by a maker who seems to not be still in the trade anymore. (Steve Huey OR)

The inlaid handles are slabs of ivory. (Here lies the problem) The ivory dried out, shrunk and cracked at each hammered pin that holds them in place. I need to find someone and have the handles replace by an expert.

I would appreciate any help on this subject. I can send pictures.

 

[ryan9977]

i would post this in the makers section to see if someone can help you out....ryan

 

[Mike Carter Custom Knives]

You could contact either Gil or Daryl Hibben. Both have a lot of experience with ivory handles.

 

[John A. Larsen]

Steve Huey is still in the business, I saw him at the OKC Show last week in Eugene; Oregon. I am in Finland now so do not have access to his address, but it might be in the Knives Annual.