JIGGED BONE

[SpYdercat]

Does anyone know what "jigged bone" is? I just bought a Kiwi with jigged bone & think it's great, but is it really bone and if so what kind?

[J Smith]

Yes it is bone and I think it is ussally cow bone.

I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff

[java]

Jigged bone frequently is cow bone and is usually from the jaw bone of the cow, if I remember correctly. However many dyed and cured bones (as well as a host of natural materials like horn or wood) can be jigged. When this practice is applied to metals or sythetics, it is called texturing, engraving, knurling, or a bunch of other machine sounding names.

The common definition for jigged bone, as found on AG Russell's Encyclopedia of Knives, is "Bone that has had the surface cut to give a textured finish. Originally done to imitate deer antler, then in many different textures just for beauty and to give a better grip."

Hope this helped.

Stay safe! Stay sharp!

<b>Erratum</b> Whoa! After perusiung some jigged micarta and wood knives on BFC, I have to retract the natural-vs-synthetic statement above. Looks like you can jig near anything! Now to research the process... Just what I needed - another quest for my busy research schedule! Thanks <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>cat!! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Sal!!! How about jigged micarta like this for our next FB!?!?!? <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Edited by - java on 10/26/2003 2:07:16 PM

[J Smith]

Hey just went over to Ebay and got one in the last few moments of the auction for 61.00.
I have been wanting one and your post caused me to go looking,Thanks.
I think I will order a Toad clip and install it on the kiwi.

I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff

[java]

Well, now I'm off to buy Ron Lake's <b>How to Make Folding Knives</b>, a spherical bit for the Dremel, some potassium permangenate, and a cow! This should be interesting! Details to follow at a later date provided I don't mix the potassium permangenate with the wrong chemicals and flatten the whole neighborhood. ....java wanders off in the direction of his trusty Profi Estro single station espresso machine dancing what may be interpreted loosely as some sort of Irish jig happily contemplating the pretty colors potassium permangeate mixed in right amounts with TiO2 and other metal oxides can impart to fireworks....what has <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>cat started here?

[Sword and Shield]

Fair warning, caffeinated one- KMnO₄ will turn your hands a neat shade of purple for days if it gets on you. Wear rubber gloves!

It's also mildly toxic, which makes gloves an even better idea.

The Man's Prayer- I am a man. But I can change. If I have to. I guess...

[J Smith]

Hey Jave how about some Busse Snake skin Micarta?I love the look of it.

I learn something new everyday,even though I don't want to. Jeff

[java]

<b>Oh Resplendent One</b>

Ever my chemical supplier and guardian! Thanks for the tip! I would also imagine anyone who works milling and grinding the synthetics or even the natural stuff would be wise to wear a good fitting respirator as well. Thanks for bringing "The Safe Knifemaker" spirit to life. I raise a ristretto to your continued health and vigilence. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

<b>Jeff</b>
Jigged snakeskin micarta sounds totaly awesome! Here's a sample of some jigged linen micarta that's a little like snakeskin. Have to find out where Jerry buys his stuff!!

Stay safe! Stay sharp!

Edited by - java on 10/26/2003 4:39:54 PM

[Sword and Shield]

*raises a good mug of hot chocolate* Hey, it's cold here. Gotta pick my libations accordingly! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

A painter's mask is an absolute minimum for grinding anything. A good respirator is your best bet, especially for micarta, and is definitely cheaper than a new pair of lungs.<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

Now if I can only remember what old Fr. Ebenhoeh used to get permanganate stains off skin...<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

The Man's Prayer- I am a man. But I can change. If I have to. I guess...