Batak sword - bone handle

[CharlesS]

The bone looks to be a replacement, perhaps made in two parts and glued together around the tang? Your thoughts, Bill?

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

The bone looks to be a replacement, perhaps made in two parts and glued together around the tang? Your thoughts, Bill?

I will have a closer look when I am downtown where it is stored. It does look like you said.

Good to see you again after a long hiatus (from me)

[CharlesS]

Originally Posted by Bill M

Good to see you again after a long hiatus (from me)

Thanks, Bill! Same here! Once you've got the collector's bug, it's hard to shake!!

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by CharlesS

Thanks, Bill! Same here! Once you've got the collector's bug, it's hard to shake!!

Sometimes there is a fine line between collecting and hoarding!