Spear head and sheath

[Atlantia]

Nice Tombak. Love the scabbard. What does everyone think the wood is?

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Atlantia

Nice Tombak. Love the scabbard. What does everyone think the wood is?

Salaams Atlantia... Looks like Horn or fish bone ...>> but if it's wood perhaps the single fruit with leaves at the tip may indicate type.
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi

Salaams Atlantia... Looks like Horn or fish bone ...>> but if it's wood perhaps the single fruit with leaves at the tip may indicate type.
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

Namaste Ibrahiim

I think I can see a knot in it. If it's wood it's very pale almost like Holly, sandalwood or ash I guess. Just wondering what the traditional white wood for these might be?

ATB
Gene

[Rick]

Sandalwood might be a contender .
I have heard that white wood is currently hard to come by for Carvers in the area .

Nice scabbard .
Photo: A. Maisey

[David]

Yes, this is most certainly wood and i agree with Rick that sandalwood might be a contender.

[Taffjones]

Just a quick few lines to say thanks to everybody for there help so far. Have used the search function and found some good information about Tombaks. I dont know whether I have the confidence or expertise to have a go at staining but may do in the future.

All the best
Taff