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Offline B.Barker

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Knives and Axes
« on: October 02, 2009, 06:30:14 PM »
Here are some knives and axes I've made over the years. Sorry I've sold a few. Never seem to find the time to make all the pieces I would like to.



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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2009, 06:31:52 PM »
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Offline Chuck Burrows

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2009, 12:04:20 AM »
VERY nicely done sir....two thumbs WAY up!
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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2009, 12:35:05 AM »
 Those are Great looking. That one pic with the horns, axes and knives  looks like souvenirs picked off a battle field. Thanks for the pics.

 Tim C.
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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2009, 04:30:01 PM »
great looking pieces........you do some nice work!!!!!
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« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2009, 07:35:29 PM »
Beautiful work sir,Very nicely done.
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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2009, 02:54:38 AM »
B, you do some nice work. The top knife--bone handle, with pewter inlay is my favorite. I have owned that knife for about 2 years now. Thanks for the pics.  Gary
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Offline B.Barker

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2009, 03:59:00 AM »
Gary good to hear from you. Welcme aboard.  I couldn't remember who bought that from me. I've wanted to make another one but its hard to find a good dense piece of antler to turn and make the troughs for the pewter.
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Offline Artificer

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2009, 09:15:46 PM »
I especially like the two antler handled knives at the bottom of the first photo.  Very nicely done.

Gus
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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2009, 05:02:39 AM »
Most impressive indeed!  Thank you so much for the pictures.  Oh yeah, and when Chuck says he likes it - you did REAL good.
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2009, 05:20:24 AM »
Brian, great looking eye candy for sure.  I understand if your interested in getting solid antler pieces have you tried some moose tines?  I know of a supplier if you're interested.
Gary
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Offline Chuck Burrows

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2009, 06:22:16 AM »
Mr Elsenbeck I would be interested in that supplier if that's OK - I REALLY like working with solid moose.....
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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2009, 02:28:24 PM »
I've used moose befor and would use again if I could get nice straight pieces. Every time I order from someplace they always send crooked tines even when I request straight.
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Offline G. Elsenbeck

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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2009, 02:42:21 PM »
Brian, there was some discussion earlier this year regarding the use of soaking curved antler pieces in a solution of vinegar for some time (at least a couple of weeks?) then taking them out and putting in a vise for a while.  I believe Tim C tried this and worked pretty well.  I currently have a couple of pieces soaking now and will be a bit longer before putting in a clamp.
Both Tim and I, as others, use antler pieces for tuning as tips for powder horns.   I don't see why they wouldn't work for knive handles either. 
And, sometimes after requesting a 'straight' piece of antler, I get a 'slightly' straight piece from a vendor.  So far I've been having real good luck dealing directly with an Ebay seller that actually delivers what you request.  Now if this vinegar solution tends to work then I won't be too upset after getting only 'slightly straight' anymore. :D
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Re: Knives and Axes
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2009, 01:28:53 AM »
really nice work like everything you got there
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