milesofalaska
Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider
- Joined
- Dec 4, 2010
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Material isMammoth bone fossil Order code (use when inquiring so we be on the same sheet of music!) R-FB-scales-1210
Dimensions 4 ¼ x 1 ¼ x ¼ thick
Weight 4 ounces
Traditionally used how? These are scales to be pinned to your handle
Properties attributes- handles much like other bone, can be worked with wood tools. Takes a high polish. Should not warp swell shrink - fairly forgiving material.
Stuff to know This is mineralized and 40,000 or so years old so behave much like bone, but a tad more fragile or brittle not bad, but keep it in mind to begin slow when drilling (to stop chipping on first bite of the bit) do not overheat when drilling and it should be fine. Being fossil this material has few legal issues with import export etc
Personal story-- connection
I found this bone on the Yukon River at a friends mine. Other items in the areas have been dated at 40,000 years old. You can see pictures of the area this was found and how on my web site.
Price $50
A little about me and my materials. On blade forum here, I am both a dealer in raw materials and a custom knife maker. So you can expect to see me in both places. I began in about 1970 as an artist knife maker. Lived alone in the Alaska wilds as a hermit mountain man, trapping, living subsistence, out of touch with civilization. As part of my lifestyle I traveled a lot, living on a houseboat- so got known in most remote native villages. In time I got to be trusted as in the old times, a trapper trader. I also learned my animal parts, what they can be used for, how they hold up under different uses. Knife making being one aspect. In time I ended up with way more material then I can use in a lifetime, plus had knowledge. At art shows (never done a knife show in my life) I began seeing that other dealers became my customers. When the show is slow- vendors are a captive audience. When internet came along there seemed a great interest in the raw materials, so that part of business grew. I go to the big Tucson fossil show each year where my mother lives. I know most of the major players from around the world now. I advertize on my web site that I trade. This is now world wide. So I wheel deal barter sell buy restore design etc etc adaptable I suppose to changing times, and keeping it fun. Some material I find myself, like mammoth ivory and bison bones. (this allowqs me to write off my boat as a business expense- got it all figured out. Some materials I get locally like wolf claws and moose bones. Some items I have a great deal of knowledge about. Other items I carry and only know a little bit about. I am unsure how much I will get posted. I tend to be busy and need time away from the (stupid) computer. Im pretty much a one man operation. I have an in depth biography (even two books out) how to, and advice- sections on my web site- with extensive pictures of Alaska and where I get materials and such for those interested. Many of my customers like to have a connection in some way to the material and knife they build. www.milesofalaska.net
Above is view of backside
How to purchase or inquire
Pay pal miles@milesofalaska.net is my account and my email or request pay pal invoice be sent.
Credit card go through pay pal- not set up for credit cards
Check or money order After confirmation by email send to my address Or call me
Out of the US: inquire on any restrictions and payment options (pay pal preferred but Western Union is a choice)
Shipping and warranty policy
Usually flat rate priority with delivery confirmation. Usually no more than $5 anywhere in the US for under 2 pounds. For Overseas inquire. Not set up to get creative with shipping. I live in a village of 300 people in the interior of Alaska. No UPS no FedEx no street numbers, just us savages and wild creatures. Ive never needed insurance, just proof to you it was sent, proof to me you got it. And my word that if there is a problem Ill make it right. We do not pay for that with money, but reputation. Be nice to me Ill be nice to you. Easy return if not satisfied. Been in business 40 years. Not even one in 500 deals gets returned. I have credentials satisfied customers , references etc upon request or posted publically on my web site.
Dimensions 4 ¼ x 1 ¼ x ¼ thick
Weight 4 ounces
Traditionally used how? These are scales to be pinned to your handle
Properties attributes- handles much like other bone, can be worked with wood tools. Takes a high polish. Should not warp swell shrink - fairly forgiving material.
Stuff to know This is mineralized and 40,000 or so years old so behave much like bone, but a tad more fragile or brittle not bad, but keep it in mind to begin slow when drilling (to stop chipping on first bite of the bit) do not overheat when drilling and it should be fine. Being fossil this material has few legal issues with import export etc
Personal story-- connection
I found this bone on the Yukon River at a friends mine. Other items in the areas have been dated at 40,000 years old. You can see pictures of the area this was found and how on my web site.
Price $50
A little about me and my materials. On blade forum here, I am both a dealer in raw materials and a custom knife maker. So you can expect to see me in both places. I began in about 1970 as an artist knife maker. Lived alone in the Alaska wilds as a hermit mountain man, trapping, living subsistence, out of touch with civilization. As part of my lifestyle I traveled a lot, living on a houseboat- so got known in most remote native villages. In time I got to be trusted as in the old times, a trapper trader. I also learned my animal parts, what they can be used for, how they hold up under different uses. Knife making being one aspect. In time I ended up with way more material then I can use in a lifetime, plus had knowledge. At art shows (never done a knife show in my life) I began seeing that other dealers became my customers. When the show is slow- vendors are a captive audience. When internet came along there seemed a great interest in the raw materials, so that part of business grew. I go to the big Tucson fossil show each year where my mother lives. I know most of the major players from around the world now. I advertize on my web site that I trade. This is now world wide. So I wheel deal barter sell buy restore design etc etc adaptable I suppose to changing times, and keeping it fun. Some material I find myself, like mammoth ivory and bison bones. (this allowqs me to write off my boat as a business expense- got it all figured out. Some materials I get locally like wolf claws and moose bones. Some items I have a great deal of knowledge about. Other items I carry and only know a little bit about. I am unsure how much I will get posted. I tend to be busy and need time away from the (stupid) computer. Im pretty much a one man operation. I have an in depth biography (even two books out) how to, and advice- sections on my web site- with extensive pictures of Alaska and where I get materials and such for those interested. Many of my customers like to have a connection in some way to the material and knife they build. www.milesofalaska.net
Above is view of backside
How to purchase or inquire
Pay pal miles@milesofalaska.net is my account and my email or request pay pal invoice be sent.
Credit card go through pay pal- not set up for credit cards
Check or money order After confirmation by email send to my address Or call me
Out of the US: inquire on any restrictions and payment options (pay pal preferred but Western Union is a choice)
Shipping and warranty policy
Usually flat rate priority with delivery confirmation. Usually no more than $5 anywhere in the US for under 2 pounds. For Overseas inquire. Not set up to get creative with shipping. I live in a village of 300 people in the interior of Alaska. No UPS no FedEx no street numbers, just us savages and wild creatures. Ive never needed insurance, just proof to you it was sent, proof to me you got it. And my word that if there is a problem Ill make it right. We do not pay for that with money, but reputation. Be nice to me Ill be nice to you. Easy return if not satisfied. Been in business 40 years. Not even one in 500 deals gets returned. I have credentials satisfied customers , references etc upon request or posted publically on my web site.