The pic below represents the extent of my shed antler collection and what I have done with them. The rudimentary knife handle was made from a broken antler I found in a field during spring gobbler season. I made the display base for the knapped knife but one of my in-laws made the knife. The rattle contraption I made after reading about it a few years ago (I think it was Mike Minton's book) but I have yet to try it out. It is meant to dangle from the end of the bow rope and just give it a tug now and then.

I'm thinking about chopping and building from my hunting collection and was hoping to generate some ideas. What suggestions do you have or what have you made from antler. Input and pics appreciated. Thanks

Nice guys

I needed some to organize my fly tying scissors and clamps.

Knife stands

Buttons

I clean up, paint and put mirrors in old window frames then attach antler for hats.

I also cut a lot up for dog chews for my friends dogs.

What kind of stone are your knives made of Jon? I didn't know you could get so much color.

Red and blues are fiber optic aka phone/computer line and the light colored one is Opalite (fake opal glass).

Made my 2 daughters macrame wall hangings.

Replaced the ugly metal buttons with antler buttons on my Woolrich coat.

Belt buckles and antler limb bolts.

Very nice items on display here!

My next project is a Bowhunters knife kit inspired by Nemo's.

Jed that's my favorite knife set.

Love the knives Jed

pocket knife scales, sheath knives, buttons, buckels, take down knobs, drawer pulls, lamps, salt & pepper shakers, bow tips & overlays, fountain pens, & knaping tools. Nothing goes to waste.>>>----> Ken

I might make one of those rattling gizmos, I remember reading about it. Made sense as you get some ground noise as well. Picture of knife is not one I made but unique all the same.

It did seem like a good idea and sounds good in the basement. :) I just need to get it out there and try it.

Awesome Guys

Put a ferrous rod in one.

Good looking knife Mike, thanks for sharing...

I've made a few turkey totes.

This is a Belt Buckle from an antler rosette with a knapped flint arrowhead inlaid into it.

Cotton

Very cool stuff!

Can't take credit for the knife, it's from ML Knives, by Matt Lesniewski.

Indeed...many fine ideas shown here.

Good idea Chuck. I need a squirrel tote!

Yes, very nice artwork on that tote.

Very cool things made like the turkey tote.

Very nice work guys!

4 big ones are wood. Rest antlers.

I only had one set of sheds and got a set that was knocked off a road kill, so tied the four together for rattling from a tree stand, or could use them for "trolling" like Barry does? If I had a pile like many do on here, I would saw off different size "tines" and make a rattle bag, should sound as good as dowels I would think?

Patch knife. This one's going on 42 years old.

Belt buckle.

What's showing on this shooting bag are two powder measures, a ball starter of small caliber, a button, and the patch knife above is on the strap.

Very nice Reddog. My bag looks like yours.

Here's a badger side quiver I made with antler strap keepers and buttons.

Jeff, here's the whole bag, nothing fancy and it's 42 years old.

Dude. Nice. Love it! Looks great, classy, no frills, but all we need, readily accesible at an instant's notice.

If I HAD to critique something, I might hang the horn a few inches higher so it doesn't interfere with opening the bag flap. But I like it... a lot. Good job on her. Good indeed.

I want to make another this winter but I'm afraid the moose hide I bought for it is too light weight. We'll see. Fine line with leather weight when it comes to muzzbags, quivers and such.

Thanks. I'll look into rehanging the horn but right now it has enough play to pull up to the muzzle height of a long rifle. Appreciate the suggestion.

reddogge that is a slick looking bag. Good job.

Mike E

That’s a great looking knife.

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