Woolly mammoth bone

[Raymond Richard]

Back in 2006 I picked up a good sized piece of mammoth bone from Chuck Bybee. Its been sitting in my shop ever since mainly because I wasn't sure how to work it. Think I figured it out now so here it is. Besides the bone it has birch bark spacers, iron fittings, and a double ground 5" L-6 blade. Overall its 9 1/2".

 

[Squawsach]

That is some very nice work. I have always like Norwegian style knives and that one is one of the best I have seen.

 

[wvdawg]

Sweet!

 

[Tod Lowe]

Another great one Raymond.
I really like your take on this style of knife.
I also visited your website and you have done some amazing work my friend.

 

[VaughnT]

Very nice design and execution. How did you treat the birch bark so it won't rot away?

Did you blue the blade or some other patina?

Overall, it's a win all around. That's one of the best looking knives I've seen!

 

[Raymond Richard]

Very nice design and execution. How did you treat the birch bark so it won't rot away?

Did you blue the blade or some other patina?

Overall, it's a win all around. That's one of the best looking knives I've seen!

Did nothing special to the birch bark. Once its part of the handle is pretty welled sealed. A coat of paste wax was used on the handle. As for the blade it was just etched and then rubbed with Flitz. When I etch L-6 it seems to pick up a little darkness. The blade was hand rubbed to 2000 grit.

 

[sticshooter]

That is very very saweeet. Love the patina on the blade<><

 

[LR Adkins]

Nice Ray, very nice.

Larry

 

[mcahron]

Maybe my favorite2thumbs

 

[mosto]

Impressive work.