If Veo doesn't have stag grips on his bar-b-que tongs and carving set, then it may just be a compulsion. Compulsions sound much healthier than obsessions . By the way, great group portrait.
Did I mention I also may have a 1911 with Sambar Stag grips...oh yes, I have the 2008 Friends of the NRA Knife of the Year set of 4 matching case knives all wearing Stag? Now stag horned BBQ tongs..that is an idea.