doc roy l. pain Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I’ve had a couple sets of elk horn grips for several years. They were always a little blocky for my grip. I filed and sanded them to where the panels are nice and slim and fit the gun and my hands well. In the process I had to remove almost all of the bark and the grips look more like bone now than stag. They are really white. What’s the best recommendation for darkening them a bit. I’ve heard soaking them in tea would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yusta B. Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Call Patrick Grashorn Patrick (307) 256-3495 He is THE Elk horn expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I have also heard that soaking in strong, hot tea would give a nice color to bone and antler pistol grips (and to knife handles).. I tried it, and it does work. The problem for me was, “How long should I soak them?” So, my advice, if you DON’T seek wiser council, is to do it a bit at a time. The antler or bongyy has pores, which will open a bit to accept the tea, then dry: if too light, try again until you have the shade you like. Another thought is to leave them as-is and let them age on their own. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 BP shooting works nicely. kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 The oil from the palm of your hand works wonders. Shoot them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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