bonefish
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There have been several comments about deer antler for pens. The handle on this knife is made from Sambar Stag, from India, and I think it would be a better choice than deer antler, because it is not as porous.
I haven't checked lately, but in the past, there has been times when stag tines have been available from knife making material suppliers.
I think the small tines, about a half inch to 5/8 inch diameter would be the best size for a pen. I am going to try to locate some.
The stag pictured does not have a finish on it. It was sanded to 600 grit, then polished on a cloth buffing wheel with very fine white rouge.
I have another knife with a handle made from fancy Desert Iron Wood. If anyone would like to see it, I can post a picture.
I wanted to show how attractive polished stag could be, and, I confess, (blush), I wanted to show off one of my knives.
This is not a photograph It is a scan of the actual knife.
Bonefish
] Actually, very nice, indeed. Sambar stag is considered highly desirable for knife scales [handles]. I believe it is becoming difficult to acquire and almost scarce.