A Keeper Damascus Sgian Dubh

[turpin]

Awsome knife, O'Neille.

Question: Do you use any breathing protection when grinding or cutting the antler? I'ver heard the dust can be toxic. Anyone know about this?

[O'Neille]

Question: Do you use any breathing protection when grinding or cutting the antler? I'ver heard the dust can be toxic. Anyone know about this?

The truth is, I don't. I have a dust collection system and my shop has a good ventilation system. There is very little dust visible even after some aggressive grinding. At least it's not artificial popcorn flavoring. I have a paint respirator in the shop but find it to be a hazard when using machines that can take fingers off.