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27th December 2007, 11:42 AM
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Location: USA Georgia
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The handle is horn. Could this be rhino?
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27th December 2007, 12:03 PM
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Location: The Netherlands
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Dear Bill,
No, as far as I could see it is Buffalhorn. Ps. some more pictures of the blades I currently have. 2 x Sikin Pasangang and 1 x Pedueng I Sikin has a very faint image of a European looking shield engraving. |
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27th December 2007, 12:12 PM
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Thank you Willem, I am sure you are correct since you are familiar with Sikin and have handled my sword in the Netherlands. It does not seem as fibrous as rhino is usually. I read that rhino horn became more sticky when wet and noticed that when I was cleaning the handle it did seem to become sticky. I guess that buffalo horn may also exhibit this characteristic. You have some nice pieces as well. |
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