Thread: working buffalo horn scales

Hi

I purchased some buffalo horn scales but they are a bit thick to my taste.
Any idea how I should go about making them thinner ?
More specifically should I heat the scales first (which is often done to work horn) ? What tools should I use ?

Thanks !!
Wim

Belt sander. Be prepared for the stink though.

Originally Posted by decraew

Hi

I purchased some buffalo horn scales but they are a bit thick to my taste.
Any idea how I should go about making them thinner ?
More specifically should I heat the scales first (which is often done to work horn) ? What tools should I use ?

Thanks !!
Wim

I am looking for some buffalo horn to rescale a couple W&B could you tell me where you found it?

Originally Posted by livingontheedge

I am looking for some buffalo horn to rescale a couple W&B could you tell me where you found it?

Sure. Email this guy: rao@srkimpex.com
I have his coordinates from some website on knife making but I don't remember which.
You can tell him what you want, he'll make a price.
Import directly from India.

Originally Posted by decraew

Sure. Email this guy: rao@srkimpex.com
I have his coordinates from some website on knife making but I don't remember which.
You can tell him what you want, he'll make a price.
Import directly from India.

Thanks for the info.