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    Default Natural deer antler scales

    I am making a deer handle brush and scales from antlers obtained during the hunting season. These aren't for me, I am making them for a fellow forum member. Deer antler is not eady to work with! I have worked with buffalo and ox horn and it was a snap conpared to deer antler! I still need to buff and polish the scales but I got them installed. Here's some pics.
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    I absolutely love it. Very well done. Great work.

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    Look good but does the point interfere with handling?
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    Look good but does the point interfere with handling?
    I haven't shaved with it but I worked the blade through all the angles just to test for tightness and it felt good.

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    Beautifully done, Shake. I love keeping the bark on the surface. I went w/ the straight cut antler. You're right - its not easy.

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    Very rustic. They certainly have a very natural look. Well done.

    Out of curiosity how much does it weigh?

    Stu

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    I don't know the exact weight but they aren't very heavy.

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    Looks great and thanks again for the great work you did
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    Those scales look awesome scott.

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    Watch out or you might poke yourself in the eye with that point while shaving...
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