Faye 90 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 So I have some giraffe bone that isn't stabilized and I was wondering if it absolutely needs to be stabilized before I use it. In my little bit of research I came across some conflicting opinions. Also is it worth spending the money to stabilize it? Link to post Share on other sites
Garry Keown 898 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I have used it quite a bit unstabilised with no concerns. Had 4 full leg bones and got 4 handle lengths per leg bone giving 6 full handles per leg so 24 knives with giraffe bone that have gone to England, Africa, US, NZ, AU and Canada with no reports of any issues after twp years in use. Link to post Share on other sites
Gerhard Gerber 339 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I've got a bone that still had the foot, skin and everything attached, had to skin 8 of them. A friend used the other 7 for handles, he just boils the bone till no more fat comes out and uses it unstabilized , no issues. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Myers 121 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Whichever way you go, be sure you wear good breathing protection. Bone, antler and horn tend to do nasty things to a person if inhaled. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Faye 90 Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 Thank you guys for your answers. I'm glad stabilizing is optional. Link to post Share on other sites
Doug Lester 273 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 A second on recommending a respirator while working with bone. Another note, grinding bone absolutely reeks and the order will hang around for a few days. Doug 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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