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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on October 07, 2019, 08:47:00 am

Title: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: stuckinthemud on October 07, 2019, 08:47:00 am

Hi Guys,
I have a carrier bag full of off-cuts and scraps of water buffalo horn.  Probably a few pounds in weight.  Apart from wedge inserts for arrows, bow-tip overlays and inlays, and maybe knife scales. what could I do with it?

Title: Re: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: Russ on October 07, 2019, 08:48:30 am

arrowheads, knifes, probably just like bone.

Edit - Just talked to people on a different page and i can confirm that people use horn for knives and arrowheads.

Title: Re: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: dylanholderman on October 07, 2019, 09:24:06 am

Add beads, buttons, and toggles to the list.

Title: Re: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: burtonridr on October 07, 2019, 10:19:20 am

Trade them other stuff ;)

Title: Re: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: stuckinthemud on October 07, 2019, 12:53:19 pm

Knife blades and arrow heads sound interesting. How hardwearing would they be? Horn seems kinda soft to me.

Title: Re: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on October 07, 2019, 01:44:12 pm

It is very strong and pliable, but it wont hold an edge for long. I toss my scraps in the garbage can.

Title: Re: what to do with horn scraps
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 07, 2019, 01:54:33 pm

Inlays in woodwork, too! Best of all, it bonds well with wood and can be sanded down with the same material as the wood, unlike metal inlays.