WTB Giraffe Bone

phil7153 · November-03-13 17:11

Does anyone have any giraffe bone that is natural, by that I mean undyed and not yet stabilized? I am looking for some to make a few grips, but I can not find any natural bone for sale (only the actual bone leg itself, which I am unable to turn into workable slabs). If you have any you could sell me, or know where I can find some, please let me know. Thanks.

swolf · November-03-13 21:11

These are raw. They would need to be de-greased as well. They have a crack in each scale, but it looks like you would get a 1" wide piece from each. I intended to make a couple sets of grips for my shorty as well as a matching knife handle for a small switchblade with them, but I'm spending my energy on hippo tusk instead. I kinda hate to part with them, but they have been on the shelf for 20 yrs now.

4.5" X 1.5" (tapering to about 1.25") and approx. 3/8" thick at the thinnest part with a slight curve.

$45 shipped (assuming US address.) PM me if interested.

phil7153 · November-03-13 22:11

I appreciate the offer, but unfortunately the style of grip I am going for will require more than 1.5" in width at the widest point.

pocketcarry · November-04-13 06:11

I have a set that I bought way back before the forum blew up and had to restart. They are for my mini mag and the only ones I have seen. Only use them every now and then. Wouldn't take for them.

phil7153 · November-04-13 15:11

I would love to see them if you dont mind.

pocketcarry · November-05-13 09:11

Here they are with a high finish!

phil7153 · November-05-13 12:11

You just gotta love giraffe bone.. Sexy grips there.

phil7153 · November-06-13 21:11

I could also do with some camel bone too, if anyone has any of that.

I · November-08-13 13:11

https://www.giraffebone.com/

http://www.knifehandles.com/
Happy gripping!

phil7153 · November-10-13 01:11

I have been in contact with both of those suppliers, and they do not offer giraffe bone that is unstabilized and undyed.

TwoGunJayne · November-10-13 16:11

That's a tough order. The best I can suggest is to begin a dialog with zoos. American zoos would be your only chance at this without import hassles. Giraffes fall over once in a while. It's the "rare and unusual bone" loophole. Maybe you'll find a "white rhino." That'd be some extra credit, for certain.