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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: sonny on April 28, 2013, 04:48:39 pm

Title: deer jawbone knife
Post by: sonny on April 28, 2013, 04:48:39 pm

I didn't forge the blade.
the jawbone is from my first bow killed (selfbow) deer from a couple of years
ago.
Knife isn't done but it's getting there- need to apply some sort of finish to the bone
and make a sheath for it.
(http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l18/doanehead/2013-04-28_14-42-09_17.jpg)

Title: Re: deer jawbone knife
Post by: Squirrelslayer on April 28, 2013, 04:53:10 pm

Nice, I have a deer jaw a freind gave me ( he found it on a hike) I have been wondering how to turn it into a knife.  Thanks,  SS

Title: Re: deer jawbone knife
Post by: Roy on April 28, 2013, 04:59:17 pm

Very nice.

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Post by: hatcha on April 28, 2013, 05:23:58 pm

Very nice indeed!!  Will you need to set the teeth with some sort of glue or pitch?

Title: Re: deer jawbone knife
Post by: sonny on April 28, 2013, 06:02:15 pm

several drops of superglue at each tooth and they're pretty solid.

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Post by: Don on April 28, 2013, 08:22:14 pm

Looks good

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Post by: Pat B on April 28, 2013, 08:33:58 pm

Cool knife, Glenn.  8)

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Post by: mullet on April 28, 2013, 09:43:53 pm

That looks nice, Glenn and will make a nice momento from that hunt. Please post pictures when you have it all finished,, and don't be a stranger. ;)

Title: Re: deer jawbone knife
Post by: killir duck on April 28, 2013, 10:40:06 pm

looks good! i've made several with deer jawbone handles and i've found that tru-oil works exellent for a finish, i usually use 6-8 couts with a light sanding with 1200 grit between every 3rd coat