Just a quick question.

[Keith Montgomery]

I want to get ahold of a couple of the best quality sambar stag slabs that I can for a knife that I am having made for me. Lately I have heard people call the stag they use: premium, presentation grade, and exihibition grade. Can someone please tell what grade I should be looking for if I want the best I can get, and does anyone know where I can possibly get ahold of some? Thanks.

[Bob Warner]

Give Texas Knifemakers Supply a call and tell them you want the best they have, they will take care of you.

Remember, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you and I went to TKS together, we may pick out different pieces as "The Best". However, they do have a very good idea what knifemakers want.

[Keith Montgomery]

Thanks Bob, much appreciated.

Any other suggestions? There must be more places than just Texas Knifemakers Supply.

[Terry Primos]

There are some Sambar Stag scales for sale in the Supplies section of the CKD main website. Here are a couple of examples:



Here's a quick link.

CKD Supply Listings

[Keith Montgomery]

Just thought I would let you guys know that I found a place with stag. At this point he only has a couple of carvers, some rounds and some scales, but he is expecting more in a month or so. The gentleman's name is Jeff Diotte and he has purchased Jim Downies knife supply business in Ontario, Canada.

His email address is jeffsupply@cogeco.ca