A Little OT: Carved Bone for Handles?

[tryppyr]

I found these two at an estate sale some years ago... long before I had any thoughts about making knives. I had no use for them then, I just thought they were interesting. Now, of course, I think they might make nice handles for an African style sword type thingy.

Bone 1:

Bone 2:

 

[The_cutting_edge]

those are way cool greg.Any idea what kind of bone they are? What are the dimensions? Must be kinda big if you're thinking sword handles....or would you use both on a single sword thingy?

 

[Camden]

Those look pretty awesome! Nice find!

 

[tryppyr]

Yeah, they are pretty big. Bone 1 is 6.25" x 1.25" x 2" and Bone 2 is 6.75" x 1.25" x 2". The look like femur type bones... probably from a cow or some similar sized animal.

 

[Ed Braun]

Excuse me sir, but have you considered something similar on your latest dagger WIP?
Since Mr. Lemée has suggested a taken down, a carved handle would look smashing.

 

[tryppyr]

These bones are too large for conventional knives... except perhaps a Musso Bowie .

 

[Ed Braun]

Wow, femur bone perhaps? Those are rather large.
But no I meant if you'd played around with the idea of carving a handle for your new dagger, perhaps using the burl you've already put aside, some antler, or going for bone. Between your cloth work and your blade-style, I think you'd turn out something unique.
BTW--sorry to hear about your food poisoning, good to see you making a strong come back.