Stag Durability

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TheOTBalisong

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Alright guys,

So I was thinking of making an 8" chef's knife for myself, and since I'm a fairly inexperienced knife maker, I have never worked with stag.

How well does stag resist moisture, heat, cracking, etc?
How does it compare to Natural or Stabilized woods?
Or how about G10 or Carbon Fibre?

Thanks in advanced,
Alex.
 
While not as stable or durable as G-10 or Carbon fiber true Sambar stag is about as stable and durable as a natural material can be. I have an old Puma knife that was found half covered with dirt. This knife is at least 75 years old and probably closer to 100. The carbon steel is deeply pitted from being exposed to the elements for who knows how long but the stag is still in very good shape. No chips or cracks even after all this time and abuse. So stag that is cared for properly should last several lifetimes.
 
Do you need to soak it in oil and stuff like that? What is the best maintenance you guys suggest?
 
Remember that good stag, particularly scales or rounds/carvers where the pith has been removed/replaced with epoxy, is rather dense bine without the marrow. Pretty tough stuff. ;)
 
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