Sambar Ivory
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papaturner
Member
Very nice.
erbymcbrayer
Member
Hey Gary, Beautiful pen and a great job. Where did you get the blank, I am new at pen turning, only been turning about 5 monyhs and this is a new blank for me ? Erby McBrayer
gerryr
Member
You can buy Sambar Stag antler here http://www.elenhunting.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=EHOS&Category_Code=SSA I suppose you can call it ivory but it is antler.
toolcrazy
Member
That is a beauty. I don't think I want to know what that blank cost.
Ligget
Member
Beautiful, well worth every cent Gary!
talbot
Member
Lovely soft sheen to that one Gary, how did you finish it.
regards, talbot
regards, talbot
Gary Max
Member
The finish is just sanded out MM to 12000 and a quick buff with a good auto wax.
I bought two dozen of these blanks 3 years ago from a knife maker. I hunt for blanks every where I can.
The knife maker did call it Sambar Ivory not antler-----this will feel and look like Mammoth Ivory fairly fast as it ages.
I bought two dozen of these blanks 3 years ago from a knife maker. I hunt for blanks every where I can.
The knife maker did call it Sambar Ivory not antler-----this will feel and look like Mammoth Ivory fairly fast as it ages.
Rifleman1776
Member
Beautiful and, I am sure, costly. This has gotten to be some pretty rare stuff. Yes, is called 'ivory' because of it's appearance but really is antler. Who cares?
gerryr
Member
Try doing a Google search on Sambar Ivory and see how many hits you get. It's about being truthful when dealing with customers. If someone sells me some wood they claim is "X" but I know it's "Y", that is not a legitimate reason for me to perpetuate the falsehood.
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Rifleman1776
Member
There is no untruth involved at all. And it is inappropriate to suggest someone is doing that. There are many terms used in all avocations that may not be technically accurate. Some folks call antlers 'horns', it is a colloquialism. Calling Sambar 'ivory' is a compliment to it's beauty. And the designation "Sambar ivory" clearly designates what it is and is not. In my opinion, you owe Gary an apology.
Gary Max
Member
When the day comes that I have to check with you if I can post on this site------I won't.
You have done this several times now and I have had my fill of it.
Everything from my stone pens to the Sambar-------if you have some problem with me you need to stay away from my post. To begin with it's againt the rules unless you don't think they apply to you.
I will not post on this tread again ------so you just go ahead and run your mouth.
You have done this several times now and I have had my fill of it.
Everything from my stone pens to the Sambar-------if you have some problem with me you need to stay away from my post. To begin with it's againt the rules unless you don't think they apply to you.
I will not post on this tread again ------so you just go ahead and run your mouth.
angelofdeath
Member
well reguardless of antler ivory....i like it and enjoy the kit you put on it. Great job...
marcruby
Member
I think it's a beautiful pen! As far as naming the material, as long as it is called 'sambar ivory' I don't see a problem. It's not like you're trying to fool anyone.
Marc
Marc
Rifleman1776
Member
Gary, unfortunately some folks on this forum are allowed to castigate others and get away with it. That questionable privilege is not extended to everyone.
Please note my signature. Do stick around, most here appreciate you.
bitshird
Member
Nice looking pen Gary, Pretty nice antler/ivory, looks like that's the stuff to make pens from, long straight pieces, kind of pricey but sure is pretty.
stoneman
Member
Gary,
That one is a real beauty. Nice job!
That one is a real beauty. Nice job!
desertyellow
Member
Looks great