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Does anyone use this stuff for scales?

I've got a few nice pieces that deserve better than what they're doing. If they can be put to good use, I'll post them up for 'inspection'.

I've got a slab scheduled to go on a knife. I'll admit to being a little intimidated about cutting it up.

I love the look of it and would love to see what you've got out of curiosity

Several makers use it. Mostly high end stuff. Rick has usea a chit pot load over the years. I recently got my handa on some and like you, when I get near rhe band saw with it I break out in a sweat. Sure looks good though.

Don't bother to show it, just send it to me.

Menefee 3 Finger with bark mammoth

More Menefee's
Top knife is interior mammoth

John Lloyd pocket knives He has the goods when it comes to mammoth

Mike Miller ,pretty sure that's mammoth...



Another from Mike I prolly should've kept this one,you guys are lucky I'm a poor man

Here's one I did for a member here,using a factory blade

Charles May,I supplied this mammoth. This is a spear point Bob White style. A knife he called a " Pocket Rocket" . That knife & model name, harks back to when most here did not even know who Charles May was or is






Handi Scandi in Mammoth

OK one more from Vince. A Menefee pocket knife I think a coffin jack

Thanks for taking the time to post all those Vince. I enjoyed the pics.

It felt good Chris Thanks & you're welcome.

Mammoth ivory makes a great handle. It is pretty freaking stable,too. It is vintage. I think like 10,000 years old give or take

Vince, another +1 for posting all the images.

I only own one piece of mammoth and it is on my money clip and the sucker chipped. I would need convincing before placing an order for a knife that I expected to carry. On the other hand, I lust for a finely made custom with mammoth bark.

Vince, you own all those antique firearms?

I don't think Vince owns 'em, but I know the guy who does.

That coffin jack is rockin'.

I have a few coffin jacks. They are quite pricey for an original oldie these days.

I have a pretty cool custom with mammoth scales that I've never taken pics of..........

Heck of a collection - even cooler than the knives, IMHO.

You boys are sick

Spoken by one of the sickest among us.

Hey, wait a minute, I resemble that remark

That Bob White might be my favorite pattern from Charlie. He makes a hellava nice knife and they are priced very reasonably too.

It looks like I might have to take some pics of the raw stuff I have. It does look awfully nice when opened up and finished. Great pics!

John Lloyd

Here's a couple pieces of the raw stuff I have right now:



This is a matched pair of pieces I cut.



Thin end



Thick end





A single slab



Thick end



Thin end

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side/edge

This is what you find when you sand through the outer 'caramel' layer; blue/black mineral coloration

Depending on price and dimensions I might be interested. Let me know what you have and what ya want

Nice!
I wonder if a guy could section the thick pieces for two sets (inner and outer)?

Beautiful stuff here. Master Bladesmith Bruce Bump in Walla Walla, WA has made me 2 custom knives. 1st was with BG42 steel and second was with S30V. Both had Ironwood scales are are fantastic knives. Both have gotten extensive user on elk, deer, black bear and even on a cougar and a couple moose. Then a couple years ago Bruce made my brother a custom knife with some Mammoth ivory that my brother purchased when he took a trip to Alaska. After seeing the finished knife I knew I had to have a knife with Mammoth scales. Recently I took my S30V knife to Bruce to see if he could replace the Ironwood with Mammoth ivory. He had no ivory that wsd suitable but he did have some Mammoth tooth. The tooth pieces were a bit short so he used some Ebony at the bolster end. Turned out freaking awesome! Will see if friend Boise can post pics for me.

Here's 3 from John Lloyd that are pretty. Make no mistake though,these are work horse pocket knives,he builds them to be carried & used

Damn Vince. You been holding out on the really good stuff from John. Those are exceptional.

Thank's Dale. If you are a custom knife buyer,sometimes it pays to contact Vince.

I keep more of my money if I just look at Vince's website. Fear contacting Vince directly would be costly - I have little compulsion control

+ a bunch....


GWB

The guy treats you fairly and has a ton of knife knowledge to boot. Nothing makes me weaker than knowing I'm getting a great deal so going to Vince's site, unless I really need something, is only going to make me poorer.

Thanks fella's ,more color from John

Bottom folder is very nice. Not only is Vince nice but John Loyd is a super nice person.

Love that last one too Mike. I'm getting weaker........weaker....

Here you go Brian,

Thanks for posting the pics of my knife for me Rick. This Mammoth tooth reminds me of the sky or the sea.

Rufous my good and long time freind, that Mammoth ivory knife of yours is SPECTACULAR! I love it! The Ebony does set it off right nicely, too.

I only have one good knife, a bruce bump knife of course, and had it made with scales from fresh Elephant Ivory. It is a sourch of pride but also used every fall. It already has some blood stain discoloration in the ivory, and I don't mind that it does in the LEAST.

I don't have anything with Mamoth ivory on it, but is it OK to post a pic of my knife with ivory from the very close relative African bull Elephant? I hope so, cause here she is, my one and only truly good knife(Already showing signs of use, sharpening etc):






Here she is with the rifle and load (Barnes Monolithic solid, 416 Rigby) that killed the Elephant:



I hope that both will someday go to a grandson that appreciates them.

Sweet setup you have there Mark. Bruce does great work.

Rec'd my ivory today.
Nice stuff. Now where to use it.
Thanks a bunch.
Tim