Wanted: Long ferro inset into antler

[grumit]

Made two of these last week the used one made last year

 

[Onelifeoverland]

All materials arrived. Here is the first prototype. It's a good size.

Visible rod is about 85mm with 25mm inset into the antler. I have decent sized hands and the antler gives me a good handle to work with. The antler handle is approx. 60mm. I gave it a coat of beeswax and a buff with the polisher.

I'd say the compound is a medium and gives a good spark. Overall, I'm quite happy with it.

With time and effort I reckon it's probably worth £20. Bargain.

OLO
www.onelifeoverland.com

 

[Bazzworx]

Nice, looks good. Do you fine the edge of the antler feels sharp? I made one similar years ago and ended up rounding the edge after using it a few times. The antler sanded really easily and polished up beautifully.

 

[Onelifeoverland]

Nice, looks good. Do you fine the edge of the antler feels sharp? I made one similar years ago and ended up rounding the edge after using it a few times. The antler sanded really easily and polished up beautifully.

It's not sharp because I sanded the edge off ever so slightly but aside from that looking at others i think a rounded edge also looks more pleasing to the eye. So I would round off future versions I think.

OLO
www.onelifeoverland.com

 

[Deleted member 54717]

Hi. I already make antler + ferro rods (very, very small scale prod though).

If you specify your needs, I can do it for you.

Regards.

(I'm also into leathercraft somehow)

 

[richos36]

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