Need some antler.

[Steve R]

I didn't know where to put this as its not exactly a swap, please move if needed.

I would like a couple of tines to use as pressure flakers and a head end (butt?) to use as a hammer, as I have seen these things used for flint knapping and would like to have a go.

I have nothing to swap as I have only just started getting my gear together but would be willing to pay if they dont cost too much, and if a postal order is ok.

 

[jerv]

I use antler all the time. I buy mine form these guys
http://www.highlandhorn.com/shop.asp?type=3
very nice to deal with and they sell sinew!

 

[Steve R]

Thanks for the link jerv.

 

[andyn]

Great link.

I was going to offer a 6" tine, but for 75p from there you can hardly get any better. As it will probably be in better condition than the bit i've got as its been a bit chewed on.

 

[Seoras]

Great Link Jerv.

Just spoke to them about obtaining Antler for a few projects. Very imformative and they have a good range still in stock.

Have ordered some bits and pieces to make some Firesteel Papooses etc.

Cheers

George

 

[Marts]

You can often find it on ebay.

For instance there's a piece on at the moment you might be able to get for a pound

Link erased as it turns out it was unintentionally a bit too close too home

 

[Seoras]

Have been using E Bay with mixed results. Recently lost out on a set of Antlers as I was running a Bushcraft course on the closing day.

Nice to widen the options though.

 

[andyn]

You can often find it on ebay.

For instance there's a piece on at the moment you might be able to get for a pound

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Very-good-pie...ryZ16042QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hmmm Marts, that seller has had some odd feedback with regards to the quality of the items they have for sale and especially the packaging. Although the more recent stuff seems a bit more positive I suppose

 

[Marts]

Fair enough Andy - I was just searching around on there. That was just an example I came up with, i'm not reccomending it personally.

You're right though there are some right weirdo's on ebay. Buyer beware and all that.

 

[Marts]

Here's an alternative - seems like quite a good deal and good seller feedback.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fallow-deer-a...5QQihZ020QQcategoryZ67212QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyways - if you type in Antler you'll find loads.

Hope that's not too confusing!

 

[Steve R]

Thanks for the replies folks, jerv's link is looking the best at the moment especially regarding postage.

 

[Silverback]

Hmmm Marts, that seller has had some odd feedback with regards to the quality of the items they have for sale and especially the packaging. Although the more recent stuff seems a bit more positive I suppose

I would check out this link if I were you before commenting on that particular seller

 

[bent-stick]

Wow - do you memorise every thread

 

[Silverback]

Wow - do you memorise every thread

No but I remember this one because the antler was previously used as a lamp and I thought hmmm I am sure I have seen/heard that before somewhere

 

[Ben_Hillwalker]

This is going to seem a bit "out there" but in a month or so the deer will be dropping their antlers. If you know any places with a good deer population you might try foraging for antlers.

I've had a bit of luck doing this myself in a place with a very large deer population, but then I did have fairly special rights of access

 

[jerv]

I live in an area with a massive deer population. I work on a farm which is pretty much plauged by deer. when I go out specifically to look for antlers I rarely find them It's when I'm out not doing anything in particular that they turn up. searching for lost arrows has turned up more than one set.
I buy antler for a few reasons but the main one is I just can't cut up antlers that I find they are too beautiful a full antler is an incredible work of natural art. Red deer antler is big and the stuff from highland horn is nice and thick and not badly priced at all. Don't forget that deer eat shed antlers to re-absorb calcium and other nutrients.
I am looking for a good source of reindeer antler if anybody knows one.

 

[Steve R]

I am just about surrounded by woods and they all have deer, unfortunately the woods belong to shooting estates and no-one is allowed in them, can't say I blame them, given what they get per gun, per day.