AGING STAG GRIPS

nedly

February 28, 2014 10:25

Does anyone have any suggestions on aging or yellowing stag grips? These stag grips are pretty old but just need that old purtina look to them. Thanks

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  nedly

  February 28, 2014 10:25

  Does anyone know a "safe" way to age a pair of Sambar stag grips (with medallions)?

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  Spider7115

  February 28, 2014 13:27

  Ivory can be artificially aged by soaking in strong tea for 24 hours. It may also work for stag.

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  TRAP55

  February 28, 2014 14:02

  Soak in tea, or coffee overnight for a darker color. Dry completely, then wipe down with mineral oil. Mineral oil alone will do it, it just takes longer. It should be used anyhow to condition the grips, and keep them from cracking.

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  Bill DeShivs

  February 28, 2014 14:42

  NEVER put oil on stag! It softens and discolors it. Use paste wax to protect stag.
  Stag can be colored with a potassium permanganate mixture. Leather dyes can also be used.
  I work with a lot of stag (old and new) in my cutlery restoration business.

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  TRAP55

  February 28, 2014 21:18

  Eagle Grips recommends the mineral oil, but I would absolutely take Bill's advice over theirs, or mine.[:)]
  Bill, while we have your attention, what do you recommend to keep elephant ivory grips from cracking?

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  Bill DeShivs

  February 28, 2014 21:34

  Paste wax.

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  nedly

  March 01, 2014 06:03

  Thanks guys, I appreciate your input! Bill, being dumber than a fench post in the chemistry department, I'm wondering what your thoughts are regarding the "soak 'em in tea" process. Should I cover the medallions when I soak them?
  again, thanks to all.

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  Bill DeShivs

  March 01, 2014 09:15

  Tea-soaking can swell the grips. If it stains the medallions, you should be able to clean them with a wet Q tip.

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