"Second cut stag"?

[dewman]

Exctly what does the term "Second cut stag" mean?

Dewman

[remington collector]

Second cut stag is where the inner part of the antler material is used. It is the plain material left over after the natural surface parts have been sawn off. Hence "second" cut (a seconds quality). Very often such knives will then have a milled jigged surface that tries to simulate the natural stag surface. Sometimes it is done well, and sometimes it fails to be convincing.

[remington collector]

I found the info on the following web site.
http://www.rod-neep.co.uk/rod/knives/reviews/stag.html

[Knifekid]

Second cut stag is where the inner part of the antler material is used. It is the plain material left over after the natural surface parts have been sawn off. Hence "second" cut (a seconds quality). Very often such knives will then have a milled jigged surface that tries to simulate the natural stag surface. Sometimes it is done well, and sometimes it fails to be convincing.

Very well put! Here's a picture of a 5488 2nd cut stag made in the 60's.

[upnorth]

Here's a second cut Case 6380 whittler to add to the mix;

[dewman]

Thanks for the info Remington Collector. I'm a very informed man now, thanks to you. Some very gorgeous knives were displayed in that commentary.