Ethiopian swords

Bill M · 7th October 2006, 01:35 AM

I am posting some more pictures of my hilt in the hopes that it will settle the debate as to whether it is cow or rhino.

I hope that the hole in the hilt when seen from the blade will help. it is filled with wax.

Then I would like to post in the thread with the properly spelled Ethiopia

Comments

roanoa · 7th October 2006, 06:24 AM

Bill. First: you have a gorgeous room. Love it. Second: I do not believe thios argument will ever be settled... As far as my opinion is concerned, I BELIEVE it's cattle horn. I am sure some of the members of this Forum will disagree. If you want an EXPERT opinion, you'll have to go to a Forensic Laboratory.... It's of course academic as the bottom line is: it's a lovely sword!! Got some more?

Lew · 7th October 2006, 05:19 PM

Bill

I can't see any of the fiberous structure that is present in rhino horn so I agree with Roanoa that it is cattle horn. If you are disappointed I can understand but it is still a beauty. If you want you can send to me you know it would have a good home

Lew

Bill M · 8th October 2006, 12:48 AM

Have no idea. Doesn't bother me either way. I like it. And I appreciate your comments.

Where is my Ouzo? Did drink a bit of it once and had a VERY weird high. but I like Anise.

I will post another sword in the ETHIOPIAN thread.

Andrew · 8th October 2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

I will post another sword in the ETHIOPIAN thread.

Lew · 11th October 2006, 04:18 AM

Here is one that I have had for a while now I think it is Afar tribe with two tone hilt? (a Gile knife?)

Lew

Bill M · 11th October 2006, 10:17 AM

Nice knife, Lew. Would like to see some close-ups of the hilt.

Perhaps you could post them in the other Ethiopian thread? I'd like to see it supported and let this one die down.

Ron and others have some very interesting pieces there. Trying not to split the energy. My thread here was an accident. I meant it to be a reply to Ron's thread, but somehow started a new thread accidently. Do't know how I managed that. Will be more careful in the future.

7th October 2006, 01:35 AM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Rhino or Cow horn hilt I am posting some more pictures of my hilt in the hopes that it will settle the debate as to whether it is cow or rhino. I hope that the hole in the hilt when seen from the blade will help. it is filled with wax. Then I would like to post in the thread with the properly spelled Ethiopia Comments Attached Images

7th October 2006, 05:19 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Bill I can't see any of the fiberous structure that is present in rhino horn so I agree with Roanoa that it is cattle horn. If you are disappointed I can understand but it is still a beauty. If you want you can send to me you know it would have a good home Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 8th October 2006 at 12:44 AM.

8th October 2006, 12:48 AM	#4
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Cow or Rhino? Have no idea. Doesn't bother me either way. I like it. And I appreciate your comments. Where is my Ouzo? Did drink a bit of it once and had a VERY weird high. but I like Anise. I will post another sword in the ETHIOPIAN thread.

11th October 2006, 04:18 AM	#6
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Ethiopian knife? Here is one that I have had for a while now I think it is Afar tribe with two tone hilt? (a Gile knife?) Lew Attached Images

7th October 2006, 06:24 AM	#2
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Bill. First: you have a gorgeous room. Love it. Second: I do not believe thios argument will ever be settled... As far as my opinion is concerned, I BELIEVE it's cattle horn. I am sure some of the members of this Forum will disagree. If you want an EXPERT opinion, you'll have to go to a Forensic Laboratory.... It's of course academic as the bottom line is: it's a lovely sword!! Got some more?

11th October 2006, 10:17 AM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Nice knife, Lew. Would like to see some close-ups of the hilt. Perhaps you could post them in the other Ethiopian thread? I'd like to see it supported and let this one die down. Ron and others have some very interesting pieces there. Trying not to split the energy. My thread here was an accident. I meant it to be a reply to Ron's thread, but somehow started a new thread accidently. Do't know how I managed that. Will be more careful in the future.