Red Deer Antler Sgain Dubh

**Captain Tonga** · 8th December 08, 03:41 AM

Made this a while ago, before I even had a kilt. It's a bit too bulky to be a user, but it's nice all the same.

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**Mipi** · 8th December 08, 05:17 AM

Well mastered piece, but as you noticed, hard to wear in hose.

**Swmbo** · 8th December 08, 05:34 AM

It looks very good but if it has a sharp edge is there any danger from what is known as stag horn poisoning? Do you have to treat it specially first?

**Kerr the Walker** · 8th December 08, 04:02 PM

An incredibly cool looking sgian! I like the idea of processing the antler a bit less and leaving it more whole like you've done.

Utility goes down a bit...but cool factor goes way up in my mind.

**Captain Tonga** · 9th December 08, 05:28 AM

I used an old taxidermist's trick to avoid any problems with the antler, which is, "Use a realy realy old piece, then leave it in a box of vascelene for a day or two," this ensures that the antler doesn't rot, you get a cool colour on the outside and the inside is tough enough to house a blade.

But the vast problem is just the usability, which is sad, but at least it gets to sit proudly on my wall ^^

**Tartan Hiker** · 9th December 08, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Swmbo

It looks very good but if it has a sharp edge is there any danger from what is known as stag horn poisoning? Do you have to treat it specially first?

Consuming antler velvet has been linked to some toxicity, but I've never seen anything that indicates that the dried bone is in any way dangerous. Please elaborate.