J Jpm504 Joined Oct 27, 2016 Messages 4 Nov 22, 2016 #1 Here are two that was in my fathers collection. I'm just not sure if the handles are African Blackwood or Indian water buffalo horn. Any thoughts? Attachments image.jpg 39.4 KB · Views: 55 image.jpg 68.6 KB · Views: 58 image.jpg 68.4 KB · Views: 55
Here are two that was in my fathers collection. I'm just not sure if the handles are African Blackwood or Indian water buffalo horn. Any thoughts?
SharpByCoop Enjoying the discussions Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Joined Oct 8, 2001 Messages 12,348 Nov 22, 2016 #2 I'm hedging they are horn. I don't see any pores. Pores = wood. Nice old timers. Coop
Kohai999 Second Degree Cutter Joined Jul 15, 2003 Messages 12,554 Nov 23, 2016 #3 They are quite likely horn. The smooth one has some white streaking near the thong tube. Best Regards, STeven Garsson
They are quite likely horn. The smooth one has some white streaking near the thong tube. Best Regards, STeven Garsson