What does jigged

[Grouser1741]

I see descriptions of knives that say the scales have been dyed and jigged. I think I got the died part down what do you mean jig?

 

[AVigil]

 

[Horsewright]

There are many different styles/patterns of jigging too. Check knifehandles.com for examples under jigged bone. Its one of my favorite handle materials. Its very classic and traditional and I like its variety:

Must be popular with other folks too. I've sold 12 just like this one to the same guy, all in yellow jigged bone:

 

[John mc c]

Those handles look great
I'm not usually a fan of bone but those are exquisitely done

 

[Bill DeShivs]

There is also "picked bone" which was made before the advent of rotary tools.
Small pieces were"picked" out of the surface with sharp chisels.

 

[Rhinoknives1]

Also, if anyone ever over stays their welcome in your shop! Just start grinding some bone and the stench will have them running for the door!

 

[Horsewright]

Those handles look great
I'm not usually a fan of bone but those are exquisitely done

Thanks.

 

[bladegrinder]

Here's another style of dyed jigged bone, I really like using it.

 

[Randy3000]

Also, if anyone ever over stays their welcome in your shop! Just start grinding some bone and the stench will have them running for the door!

I prepared 14 sets of raw bone in a new friend's wood shop using his bandsaw, drum sander, and disc sander. He hasn't returned my calls the last 3 times.