Fitting A Stag Handle To A Blade By Keith H Burgess

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

Good to see youre still with us Keith.

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you Ardshiel, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@aurawright2130]

Just the information that I have been needing! I’ll be making a fork but the process will be the same. Thank you!

[@historicaltrekking]

I am glad this was of some help Aura, & many thanks for your comment, appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@timothyrothrock4173]

Looks great

[@historicaltrekking]

Appreciated Timothy. Regards, Keith.

[@straightpipec6099]

Nicely done sir!

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you StraightPipe, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@jamesdavenport1753]

Awesome work! Antler is perfect material for handles. I recently made myself a handle for my 18th century hunting knife out of moose antler.

[@jerrytalley802]

Keith, how cool is this, a tribute video across the world. I went to a local event today called FIELD DAY OF THE PAST. I thought of you so when I saw you posted this, I couldn’t believe it. Then watching it was so neat. I’m waiting for it to cool down some. I don’t enjoy the heat anymore.

[@johnscrivy]

Hey, just wanted to say ,Hi Keith, so pleased to see the true master doing what you do better than most others, hope you are well Sir.

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you John, you made my day. Much appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Outstanding Keith 👌

[@historicaltrekking]

Thanks mate, appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@KevinSmith-yh6tl]

Very well done Keith, I miss having a workshop. Oh Well, one of these days.

[@erinthomas5463]

What are the risks of the antler splitting? I'm wanting to do this with a wooden handle I've made but I'm nervous to hammer the blade through the wood

[@historicaltrekking]

Good day Erin. The antler can split if the tang is too large. If you feel any resistance, best to stop. A wood handle will split far easier than antler. You need to drill the wood handle first so that the tang fits snugly in the handle. If you are not worried about authenticity, then you can glue the tank in the handle, otherwise drill through the handle & tang & insert a brass or steel pin. Regards, Keith.

[@seller559]

Well done. Thank you. 👍👍👍

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you for commenting seller, appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@tomritter493]

Nice ole friend .ive seen guys soak them too till thier soft and drive the tang in cheers my friend

[@historicaltrekking]

Always good to hear from you Tom, appreciated. I assume you mean soaking in cold water? I must try that, many thanks my friend. Regards, Keith.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Nice to See you Again Keith. Exellent Video.😁👍👏👏👏🔪🔪🔪🔪Thanks for Sharing.

[@historicaltrekking]

Good to hear from you again Jason, appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@20hiddenninja]

"I've already got all the blades I need to carry with me" and just like that my knife making goal to forge one you would carry disappears

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. If you can forge a blade, then do it for yourself. I remember someone saying that you can never have too many blades, always good to have a back-up blade just in case. Regards, Keith.

[@aussiefarmer8741]

Nice little knife keith, good job. Nicolson has a twin cut file called "Magicut" If you can find 1. They are a great file for things like antler and Horn. A friend of mine who recently passed away put me onto them. He had a business called Sheppards crooks and canes. He used them on all sorts of exotic timbers and horn material. I look fwd to your next vid.

[@historicaltrekking]

Good to hear from you again AF, appreciated, & thank you for the file info. I do need to get some new files sometime. Regards, Keith.

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Thanks for explaining and demonstrating the process. I often find deer antlers around my property and I had a piece on an outside table and it disappeared. The only thing I can figure is an animal carried it away in the night.

[@historicaltrekking]

Good to hear from you JGB. I agree, probably some animal stole your antler. Regards, Keith.

[@jerrytalley802]

Hey JGB, my dad had some antlers hanging in the tree when we were kids. We were outside and heard this really loud noise. Went to it, and it was a squirrel eating the antlers.

[@markhopkins5624]

Hi there, Keith! As usual, I'm watching your videos with much interest, and again my thanks to you for sharing your knowledge. How are you guys doing ?

[@historicaltrekking]

Good day Mark, good to hear from you again. We are doing okay, started our planting. Hope the frosts have finished. How are you & yours Mark? Regards, Keith.

[@markhopkins5624]

@@historicaltrekking Hi Keith ! The wife and I are doing ok ! Going in to fall here in Idaho and the cooler weather will be most welcome...

[@historicaltrekking]

@@markhopkins5624 Good one Mark. I hope your winter is not too sever. Take care. Regards, Keith.

[@flintandball6093]

Sorry if I missed it, do you forge your own blades?

[@historicaltrekking]

No mate I don't, but I would like to get back into some forging. I have made a few items using the open fire in the old cottage & a piece of railway iron as an anvil. Keith.

[@andersnrregren9087]

I enjoyed the video so you can call me Jerry anyday

[@historicaltrekking]

Thank you Jerry, much appreciated. Regards, Keith.

[@canastasiou68]

That would make a good patch knife, for your flintlock

[@historicaltrekking]

Good to hear from you conan. Actually I don't believe they ever used patch knives, I use my hunting knife, much easier & saves carrying an extra blade. Take care & stay safe. Regards, Keith.