Sjt657 191 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Just got this of my uncle the butcher .. It's a cow shin bone I have read bits about ths being the best bit to make knife handles with . The wife wants a few new chopping knifes but want to use the bone for the handle . I have an idea of what to but ant advise would help cheers .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's not a true shin bone steve it's from a hind leg that . I'd imagine its like cleaning deer skulls . Gently simmer the piece in water for hours . When the meats all cooked and falling away add biological washing powder and a little thin bleach and let simmer for another hour or so . Let it dry and cut it up . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sjt657 191 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Cheers Matt gonna have a go this weekend my steel turned up today cheers for that .. That's what I'm gonna use the bone on I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 It's gonna be interesting to see what it looks like !! Is all the steel going on the mrs kitchen knives ? If it works ask for the bone that is inside the thigh of the hind leg it's longer and straighter . With a really thick wall on it if he could cut the knuckle off each end you will be able to get the marrow out of it when your boiling it ! Interesting project this one do a few photos through out and make sure to show the finnished product ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkie 143 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 make a nice stock while your at it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sjt657 191 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Matt on a side note I bought this of a guy on here ages ago he said it was one of yours I only bought it so he would sent the catty I had paid for 2 months earlier lol what stage is this at what do I have to do to finish it I may use it in the kitchen lot . Cheers .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 It's all done just needs a good polish , I know the fella your talking about ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sjt657 191 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 These are the shapes of the knifes I want to make .. Will they heat treat ok ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Yeah they should be fine the long thin one is probably the riskiest one . But in sure we should get it right . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sjt657 191 Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 It's all done just needs a good polish , I know the fella your talking about ! Polish do you mean fine wet and dry ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midnight 657 Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Yeah wet and dry then a buff I should say ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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