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USING ANTLER SCRAPS FOR KNIFE PROJECTS AND MORE!
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- Published on Apr 14, 2026
- How to use small scraps of antler/stag horn for many knife projects including decorative beads and conchos. Easy and fun, I hope you watch the video and it inspires you to craft some for yourself! Thanks for watching!
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i like the knives, I am a knife gal. i like the beads as i am native american. i would leave those natural or clear coat and string them with some wood beads and glass pony beads multi colored on a peice of leather for a necklace.
So glad you liked the knives and the beads, that's a great idea for a necklace! Thanks for watching! 👍
Nice little projects! You had ideas, and you created something. I'm a lot like you; I'm always out in my shop making or repairing things. Keeping your mind and hands busy is the best therapy there is. 👍
I couldn't agree more, there’s nothing like shop time to clear your head! 👍👋
Liked the Concho and the ferrous rod. All of the beers I liked, too.
Glad you enjoyed those projects, thanks for watching! 👍👋
You have so much talent Dave. The way you explain things are so easy to listen to. Being 77 years old it's a little late for alot but you have me out making stuff nobody would ever want but man I am having fun.
Thank you Dave.
I watch all your videos and look forward to the next.
Thanks again, Larry
Thanks for the kind words Larry, so glad you're enjoying the videos and having fun making things! 👍
I really like the Farrell rod.
Happy to hear you enjoyed that project! 👋
some cool stuff..the concho was my favorite
Glad to hear you liked the concho! Thanks for watching! 👍👋
What a turn on, to have your own country western song!!! Just too cool!!!
Thanks, appreciate your kind words! 👍
72 yoa leather worker here. I really enjoy your videos and pick up some good ideas from you.
Happy to hear you enjoy the videos, thanks for the support! 👍
great tips, I have a lot of antlers to practice on!
Awesome, glad to hear you have lots of antlers to work with! 👍👋
I Thank God for You, and I have learned lots from you today, including how to stop burning my fingers when melting my paracord ends, 🇺🇸✝️👨🏽🦽➡️🫖☕️🍰🍰
Happy to hear you learned some useful tips today! Thanks for watching! 👍👋
Dave you are an artist, it’s amazing to see the the beautiful work you do putting life back into blades!
Appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching and hope you have a nice weekend! 👍👋
I like the ferro rod and the compass
Glad you liked them, they were fun to make! Thanks for watching! 👍
you make my day great show thanks dave.
Thanks, appreciate the kind words! 👋
I like them all
Happy to hear you enjoyed the projects! Thanks for watching! 👋
Great video, thankyou & God bless
So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 👍
Dave, I would like to see a video on ivory handles.
That's a great idea for a future video! 👍👋
I like it all, I make a lot of Items out of Stag.
That's awesome, it's a great material to work with! Thanks for watching! 👍
Your mandrill is awesome
Thanks, it's a great tool! 👋
Great job,very interesting work thank you
Thanks, appreciate the kind words! 👋
All the stuff you’ve created during this video is amazing. The compass idea is my favorite. New sub here.
I’m going to make some compass designs. Thanks for the inspiration.
Glad you liked the compass idea and welcome to the channel! 👍👋
What you do is what we want to do when we're retired. Folks like you just live longer & mentally healthy. Cheers from Australia.
That's great to hear! Wishing you a long and mentally healthy retirement when the time comes! 👋
Excellent video. I'll also try some of these techniques with small pieces of specialty rare hardwood. Thanks for sharing
.- Mike from Canada 🇨🇦
Glad you enjoyed the video, Mike! That sounds like a great idea with hardwood! Thanks for watching! 👍
Great work on the antler beads Dave. I'm about to start some of my own. Thanks for the tutorial. You make it look so easy, thanks for sharing.
Glad I could help, thanks for watching and good luck on your projects! 👍
The beads look great. The camo one looks good. Another great video.
Glad you liked the beads, thanks for watching! 👍
Great job
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video! 👍
You have some really good ideas! I learn a lot watching
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Glad you're enjoying the videos and learning some new ideas! Thanks for watching! 👍
I like the bead work . Nice!!!
Thanks, it's a fun project! 👍👋
Everything is cool, but I think I like the ferro rod the best. Thanks for sharing and have a great blessed weekend.
Thanks, you have a blessed weekend as well! 👋
All the beads looked great! Concho and Ferrell rod worked as well. It was relaxing watching.
Ringo to ya!!!
Thanks Rick, BSA coming on Monday! It turned out pretty nice! Take care 👍👋
Good video, working with leather and just bought 3 small shed antlers at an antique store, so now I have some ideas other than what I originally planned (button closure for a leather bag.) Love the ferro rod handle, definitely going to try that one!!! Thanks for the ideas!!!
So glad you found some good ideas for your antlers! Thanks for watching! 👍
Good video. You gave me some nice ideas.
Thanks, happy to hear it was helpful! 👋
Awesome projects and interesting learning video 😊
So glad you found the video interesting and useful! Thanks for watching! 👍👋
Another super day at the workshop Dave. They all looked good but i would put the ferro rod/handle as the winner; the curve of the antler made it look nice. Thanks for sharing. Rog
Thanks Rog, glad you enjoyed the video and liked the ferro rod! Happy to share! 👋
Great video
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Awesome ideas Dave!! I have made some beads and ferro rods before. I will use your concho idea on knife sheaths for sure!! Love the content Dave!! Later.
Thanks Chuck, fun stuff, happy to share! 👍👋
Good class thanks 😊
Thanks for watching, I'm glad it was helpful! 😊
Pretty nice stuff fr
Appreciate you watching! 👍
I think I like the feral rod best and the lanyard beads are a close second. It is all great I wish I had a place to use as a work shop to do those things. If I had a place I don't know if I could sit in one place long enough to accomplish anything. God bless you Brother, God is Good!
Glad you liked the ferro rod and beads! Thanks for watching and God bless! 👍
Damn... one day I'm going to ask you for something... you are a true master of your craft... very impressed... and I'm old school hunter and butcher...
Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate it! 👋
Hey, Dave! I appreciate the mention. Got some antlers from this hunting season that I need to get to work on. Some great projects. I’ve seated compasses like that into the top of walking sticks. You lost have an abacus going with those beads, lol. The concho looks pretty cool. Everything turned out great. Have a great weekend!
Thanks Todd, I had 3 hours of footage to edit on that one but it was a fun one to make! Heading out to the flea market today, have a great weekend as well! 👍👋
Thanks for sharing. What kind of buffing compound do you use on antler. Looks pretty fine.
I use white L’Hommedieu for antler, brass, aluminum, etc., it’s around 1200 grit but don’t think they make it any longer. I sometimes follow up with pink no scratch to take out any cloudiness, it’s around 2000. Thanks for watching! 👍👋
I really enjoyed your video. Great ideas. I wish I had more time to watch more of your videos. Thanks for sharing. Have a blessed day.
So glad you enjoyed the video and found some good ideas! Thanks for watching! 👍
Magnifiche idee. Livio Rossi (Italia)
New subscriber here. I like them all, but I’ll pick ferro rod or pendants for favorite. It was hard to choose to be honest.
Thanks for subscribing! Happy to hear you enjoyed the projects, they were fun to make! Have a nice day! 👍👋
Hello Dave
Thanks for the information today. A great assortment of what can be made from antler horn and tips , my favourites would have to be the knife and Ferro rod. I’ve just purchased antler dog chews on internet,what’s your opinion on this
Thanks again
John from Australia
Glad you enjoyed the video, John! The knife and ferro rod were fun to make. I think dog chews are a great option, I have bought bones that way. Thanks for watching! 👍
Another Great Show! Hard to pick a favorite/liked them all. Noticed a boo boo on ur trigger finger...carefull😇
Thanks! Yeah, I actually got that one in the kitchen! Take care 👍
Try carving the tips in like tooth shaps
Interesting idea, appreciate you watching! 👋
All of the items are very crafty & sellable!!! Just for those that may not know, horn is a reflection of hair growth on the animal, antler is connected to bone growth on the skull of the animal, so working in antler is working on bone!!!
Glad you liked the items and thanks for the info! 👍
Awesome vid , Dave !! try using those tips - glued into 9mm casing , putting eye bolt thru primer hole -hang;um on key chains , n wat bout dat smell ? YEE YEE - CURRENTLY 18 outside @HOME 2am sunday -in Heath Springs SC 29058 , waitn on da storm !! Gr8 content you put out , jist say;n !! L8r
Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for the ideas! Brr, stay safe in the storm! 🥶👍👋
Are you using Deer and Elk antler or Sambar Stag?
It’s actually whitetail deer, I have used elk and sandbar in the past. Thanks! 👍
You probably already have made a wind chime out of antler scraps!!!
Lots of bamboo, shells, beads, and a few with pipe that sound like church bells, never antler, have to try that out, thanks Bob! 👍👋
I never use power tools of any kind when working horn or antler, it stinks up my shop for far too long after the fact!!!
I agree, the smell can definitely linger! Thanks for watching! 👍