Buckhorn?

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How does buckhorn stack up as a joint or ferrule material against the more traditional ivory and phenolic materials? Has it been used for a long time and how will it react to aging as well as temperature changes? Will a ferrule stay clean like ivory also? I am curious and like the look of it.

Dan
 
quedup said:
How does buckhorn stack up as a joint or ferrule material against the more traditional ivory and phenolic materials? Has it been used for a long time and how will it react to aging as well as temperature changes? Will a ferrule stay clean like ivory also? I am curious and like the look of it.

Dan
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I think it plays like Ivory, but is stronger. If it holds up for the 1st week, it will be there for the life of the Q...JER
 
quedup said:
How does buckhorn stack up as a joint or ferrule material against the more traditional ivory and phenolic materials? Has it been used for a long time and how will it react to aging as well as temperature changes? Will a ferrule stay clean like ivory also? I am curious and like the look of it.

Dan
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I've made several cues and shafts with Indian Stag horn,
buckhorn from the Sambar deer, and just couldn't love it any more.

Buckhorn tends to be mottled<smeary darker patches>
but you can get it white like Ivory if you know the tricks.

I basically agree with Blackheart - tho I would say it plays softer
and more resiliant than Ivory - tougher than ivory
is the way I would describe it.

Dale
 
I also aggree, It feels alittle bit softer to me, but I do like the feel that they do produce, and they are usually much more durable. Not nearly as brittle as ivory IMO, but that could depend on the condition of the antler being used.

Greg
 
There several species for antlers of course.
Some are better than the other.
Horns in general are more durable than ivory.
 
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