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fish
03-12-2010, 11:19 PM
i found a nice antler on a big red deer on exmoor last autumn,so not being one to miss an opportunity i made the most of the fresh carcass and had ,amongst other things ,the antlers.

so last week i shaped and carved the handle shape and today i set about doing some scrimshaw,not the best i know ,but my eyes int what they were!

its supposed to be a Norwegian whaler circa 1860,set in the Arctic ocean with arctic tundra in the background.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/fishfish_01/DSC00854.jpg

thanks for looking.
Ashley Cawley
03-12-2010, 11:32 PM
Hi Fish,

That looks beautiful bud! Truly brilliant.

What exactly is it going to be a handle for? Can't wait to see to finished item. Thanks for sharing,
fish
04-12-2010, 11:50 AM
thanks mate i am hoping to fit a nice scandinavian hand forged blade,i am taking my time choosing one!
Bambii
04-12-2010, 01:22 PM
That is INCREDIBLE! Thats amazing!

Goodluck fish!
fish
04-12-2010, 03:56 PM
any suggestions on blade?
Bambii
04-12-2010, 06:12 PM
any suggestions on blade?

Like you said, i think a nice hand forged one would look real good.

What is that your putting into the cuts after they've been carved?
CanadianMike
04-12-2010, 06:39 PM
Extremely impressive work so far!
CanadianMike
04-12-2010, 06:40 PM
Like you said, i think a nice hand forged one would look real good.

What is that your putting into the cuts after they've been carved?

Looks like charcoal.....
Bush_Men
06-12-2010, 08:30 PM
That some impressive work! loved what you've done.
Tony1948
06-12-2010, 09:15 PM
fish, thats the dogs #;:~<>> great bit of work
paul standley
06-12-2010, 10:25 PM
Well impressed Fish ... Share the final article with us when you finish it.
OKBushcraft
08-12-2010, 04:16 AM
That was sweet! Do you have to treat the antler with anything to keep it from splitting or anything?
That is a great skill you have. I would like to see this as it goes through the processes. John.
JEEP
16-12-2010, 07:30 PM
Impressive work indeed!

This goes beyond mere craft, this is art.
Comptona
16-12-2010, 10:05 PM
wow, ime 3 years into whittling a heart pendant for my better half. Whish i had your talent
bikebum1975
17-12-2010, 08:12 AM
That my Friend is truly stunning work as said that just moved to being classified as pure artwork at its best. Look forward to seeing a blade mounted in it. A handle of that caliber of work really does deserve to be treated with a fine hand forged piece if I was the owner of that I know I would insist on it just sayin.
gabrielo
17-12-2010, 02:01 PM
any suggestions on blade?

first i have to say that this is a great piece of work you´ve got there!

as a blade i would recommend a carbon steel forged blade like those from karesuando...have a look at this shop, many knive makers and companies of scandi blades:

http://www.nordisches-handwerk.de/shop/wbc.php?sid=545175db3b95&tpl=pgruppen.html&rid=2

also try brisa.fi

keep your good work going mate!