Fabulous Mausers 98 inspired sword

spiral · 7th September 2007, 07:21 PM

What a fascinating piece Tim , i am fairly sure, from the figure, colour & growth pattern that the grip is African Blackwood {A form of rosewood not ebony,} Its mostly seen from Ethiopia down to South Africa, especialy around Tanzania & Mozambeque. {Although it does occur in other African zones in smaller quantities.}

its black heart is a very sought after timber, harder & more resiliant than the many types of ebony.

Spiral

7th September 2007, 07:21 PM	#18
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	What a fascinating piece Tim , i am fairly sure, from the figure, colour & growth pattern that the grip is African Blackwood {A form of rosewood not ebony,} Its mostly seen from Ethiopia down to South Africa, especialy around Tanzania & Mozambeque. {Although it does occur in other African zones in smaller quantities.} its black heart is a very sought after timber, harder & more resiliant than the many types of ebony. Spiral