Hafting blades with natural materials how to
First we need some glue. I like pine pitch. Here is my recipe. One third each of these three items. Pine sap, charcoal from a hardwood fire, dry droppings from any grass eating animal. And one or two...
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good info--Thanks---Being a deer hunter, I have access to deer gut on occassion. Is this as good, how do I store it, and is it as good as sinew for tying on points?thanks, Gailon
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Not as good a sinew for points. But makes a good haft for knives. It would probably be a bit bulky for arrow points. On the deer ya got to turn it inside out and scrape the little muscles off or it...
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appreciate the info----I'd love to see the pics---thanks, Gailon
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....add one or two drops of oil....What kinda f oil you talking about, animal fat???
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Yes animal oil and it is optional. Sometimes I use it and sometimes I don't. It is suppose to keep it from getting to brittle, but I think as long as heated low this won't happen anyway. Other folks...
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Nice "how to" write up Mike. Thanks.Bob
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Awesome write up Mike..... Your becoming right at home behind a keyboard...... That gut hafting on a knife is the way...Thanks for all the good info MIke!!
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