...try smoothing and shaping antlers on a belt grinder. That will make you appreciate fresh air.
To the OP:
There is another option for fitting a knife tang into deer antler. After shaping the tang to the required shape to fit the antler you are going to use...heat the tang to red hot and...
You've explained yourself quite well. I guess I didn't understand.
The biggest problem with trying to determine which knife is best is that it requires personal experience. With a custom knife you can choose a design you like and ask the maker for modifications based upon your experiences with...
...and preferences concerning "the right knife" are as varied as the people who buy knives. Trying to nail this one down...you might need a bigger hammer.
This thread is a little worrisome to me.
It seems we are on the verge of bashing here......
I drive down both lanes on this highway....I am equally useless to all liberals...and don't care.
I got my son's girlfriend to hang it on a borrowed belt for the picture. She didn't pull the belt tight. It isn't heavy at all.
Thanks for your kind words guys. I appreciate it.
There are a number of whitetailed deer who spilled their guts and lost their skin to my Gerber knives. I haven't bought one in well over 15 years though.
That being said....
Honestly, I would pass on this one and find something without serrations. I would prefer a single edge, but there are...
I have only seen these in fixed blade configuration, and the ones I have seen were all made from files. The ones I have seen appeared to be well made. If the material it was made from is good quality and the blade was properly heat treated and tempered it should make a very nice knife.
You...
I dont think I would cut it up for micarta. I would think you could sell it and make a few bucks. Go to a surplus store and get a couple old pairs of o.d. pants.
If I were going to try and use the tent for micarta I would probably cut my parts and then boil them, rinse, then boil again. I doubt...