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Thanks Frank. Having poked around the recommended web sites and gotten an idea of the cost of mammoth ivory, I would tend to agree with you. I think I'll start a little smaller and let my skill catch up with my ambition before I go out and buy myself a big chunk of ivory! - Jim

Thanks Stan! I should have thought to have checked with Center Cross! By the way, I also checked out your website. Looks like you do some really nice work! Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction. Jim

Is anyone aware of a "How to" CD about working with mammoth ivory? I've checked Charles Turnage's web site and didn't find anything. Haven't found anything else on anyone else's web site either. But I'm sure there must be something out there. Jim

Erin, All I can say is - WOW! You say you're a novice knifemaker??? Who do you think you're kidding, Erin? That is one very nice piece. Congratulations and well done! You're an inspiration! Thanks for letting us ride along. Jim

Thanks everyone, for the feedback. Gotta tell ya, you guys are making me nervous. Working with mammoth ivory sounds like a delicate operation. Steve, thanks for listing the ivory suppliers. I live in Canada so I'd have to check into what kind of hoops I'd have to go through to import it from...

I've seen some beautiful knife handles made with mammoth ivory scales. I have a whole bunch of questions. Are these scales made from the bark of the ivory tusk? What part of the tusk makes the best scales? How difficult is it to find a piece of ivory suitable for scales about and inch and a...

Ingenious guys! Thanks for suggesting all the clever techniques. Can't wait to try them! Might help me cut down on wasting steel. Every time I work on a knife it's a learning experience. Sometimes it's an, "Aw, crap!" moment, but more often it's an, "Oh, wow!" moment. So far, the wow factor...

Thanks guys. Ed, I'll invest in some quality drill bits. If that's all I require then that's an easy fix. Rudy, I'm crossing my fingers and hoping it's not my drill press chuck becasue that'll be more of an annoyance to tend to. By the way, Rudy, I already wear glasses. Didn't stop me from...

I'm trying to fit 416 stainless steel bolsters onto a full tang knife. I've drilled 1/8" holes in both the bolsters and the blade for the pins. I'm finding my 1/8" pins fall right through the holes rather than fitting snuggly. As a result, the bolsters wiggled just enough that they ended up...

Toilet rings..... The resourcefulness of the knifemaker never ceases to amaze me. Thanks for the feedback, everyone. Hey, Bossdog, how do you protect your knife while it's in the sheath? Jim

Question for all you experienced sheath makers... I want to waterproof a sheath I made from vegetable tanned leather (approx. 7 oz.). I've read on other threads that people recommend a 50-50 blend of neatsfoot oil and beeswax as a waterproofing medium. Rather than beeswax, can parafin...

I've only used Ernie once to have some stencils made, but it won't be the last time I do business with him. Ernie was great to deal with and he produces real quality stencils. As a business man, he is a pure professional, going above and beyond to help you out. Thanks Ernie! All the...