I am looking for a good deer antler knife. I see cabelas sells these www.silverstag.com Is that a good brand? Other suggestions?
Deer Antler Knife
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RELH
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Jacito;
I checked the web site, I would pass on the knives. Their 440c stainless steel knives are only heat treated to 54-56RC. this is low on the scale and the knife will not hold a sharp edge any longer then most factory knives that are cheaper in price.
Good heat treating on 440C should have it in the range of 57-58RC for very good edge holding abilities.
I have seen very decent custom knives offered on Ebay, with deer-elk horn handles that would be better then the brand you mentioned and in the same price range or lower.
RELH
I checked the web site, I would pass on the knives. Their 440c stainless steel knives are only heat treated to 54-56RC. this is low on the scale and the knife will not hold a sharp edge any longer then most factory knives that are cheaper in price.
Good heat treating on 440C should have it in the range of 57-58RC for very good edge holding abilities.
I have seen very decent custom knives offered on Ebay, with deer-elk horn handles that would be better then the brand you mentioned and in the same price range or lower.
RELH
