Hello Detlef,
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I am not sure as well, it's difficult stuff, every rhino horn I've handled has had a different look.
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Color, translucency, feel, and surface texture vary a lot with rhino (and age and storage conditions of the pieces). Only the microstructure can be relied on.
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A close up of the handle top isn't helpful since it's cone-shaped and glossy patinated.
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One very rarely has a nicely orthogonal cut of the end grain; usually we can deal with it though. Just give it a try...
Regards,
Kai