Newbie question on antler scales..... I have all types of exotic horns.

[Brad75]

I am just getting started making knives and I have unlimited access to all types of antlers. I have Fallow, Axis, Whitetail, Elk, Red Stag, Pere David and Sika here on the ranch that I manage. Can I use any of these for knife making or are there ones I should avoid? Thank your your input and help.

 

[Darrin Sanders]

Axis antler is very good for knife handles it has very little to no pith and is very stable. Whitetail and Elk are used a lot some people have them stabilized some don't. Don't know about the others. It is advisable to always remove any pith by drilling it out or dragging it out with a broach or some other tool. Hope this helps.

 

[Brad75]

Thanks for the info buddy.....

 

[Hengelo_77]

Nice, if you have unlimited access, you might make some people happy selling the antlers and fund your knife making hobby

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Red stag is currently used as a replacement for semi-rare sambar.