The Elephant Hooks . . .

[Santi]

To be used by the mahout, to command and control of the elephant.

Not rare - but hard to find.
"Custom" made
Forged leaf-spring.
Lenght size of the hawk-bill 7" approx.
Handle is a rattan.

(I took them right from the hands of the mahouts--with a little donations--so their buddy elephant could last a few more days, since each need about 60 Kgs. of food per meal, so I've been told.)

You could call it a Thai TomaHOOK.

Lovely!

 

[Tom Krein]

Those are super COOL! I saw some of those while in Thailand, but never got my grubby little paws on any. I did bring home some hand forged blades, 5 in all that are pretty sweet. I will try and dig them out and post some pics!

Thanks for sharing

Tom

 

[Santi]

Thanks, Tom.
If you ever coming back, pleae drop me a note.

In fact, these hooks already generated quite a conversation in the "Gadget and Gear" sub-forum . . . feel free to go check.