[TheForge] Cleaning bones for knife handles

[Bruce]

I've been reluctant to reply to this question because I have no actual
experience in the matter.
My take, however, is that a solution of lye (CAUTION!) might be one means
-- but I'm not sure it wouldn't soften bone, the way lye will soften
fingernail, hair, etc.
Another thing that might be worth a try is natural enzymes, like from
papaya (commercial meat tenderizer) or fresh pineapple.  These  should both
(eventually) dissolve both protein and fat.
Again -- no experience here, just basing these suggestions upon general
knowledge.
Bruce
NJ


On Wed, Feb 2, 2022 at 1:22 PM Ron Childers <ron at munlaw.net> wrote:

> How is the best way to remove the flesh from beef and deer bones to use
> for knife handles? Ron
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