Strangest, Most Exotic and Bizarre Handle Materials for a Custom Knife???

I've seen two knives with Rhea Bird feet for handles. The look funny. I remember an associate called the turkey feet. 48harley
 
I've seen some interesting if not rare materials. W.D Pease had a folder with "pin shell" at the Plaza Show, beautiful translucent brown color.

I have a Winkler made with a whole Sperm Whale tooth that is pretty exotic.

In the pearl family is Sea Snail shell, wonderful colors.

My personal hunt is for some antique Tortoise Shell, anyone got some?

Win
 
a nagging bit of trivia that escapes me...
I know that this is fossilized penis bone of something aquatic, but what? Walrus? Whale of some kind?
somewhere there is a really bad joke in this...;)
Mongo
 
I made a neck knife once with as 30,000 year old cave bear tooth as the handle. Worked out really well.

Kevin Haney, Coordinator
Mid-Atlantic Primitive Skills Group
"Where 'primitive' is not a pejorative!"
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Hi all, great ideas so far, i have definitely learned a few new handle materials, as an aside, i have a stainless Kimber full size 1911 and i have always wanted some really nice bark mammoth ivory grips, but never did find anybody who made grips like that, and then, a few weeks ago at a S. FL gunshow, this guy, with a small, out of the way table, had the most BEAUTIFUL pair of blue bark mammoth ivory grips for sale, my dream come true, only problem was, they were $250!!! :eek: Much as i wanted them, i just couldnt justify it. Interestingly, he also had several Oosic, complete penis bones for sale, and let me tell you, most impressive, if anyone ever tells you they're hung like a walrus, you should be very impressed (and jealous). :)
 
TC
I have on on a sliver chain that I wear.It makes for some interesting compents after they ask what it is:eek: :eek
I do alot of trapping so I get into alot of coon(They can get nasty)
grity creatures:D
 
I haven't read the whole thread. Has anyone mentioned Armadillo tail yet? Got a photo of knife with one of those, somewhere in my desk.:eek:
 
alessandrosardinia said:
Amber anyone?
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