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18th November 2009, 01:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kent
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Hi jswillems,
you could try the 'hot pin' test on a part of the handle that is generally hidden....the smell of burning hair is an excellent indicator. Although the close ups of the handle seem to reveal a wood grain (similar to something like rosewood) ...but cannot be totally sure. Sometimes close-ups give false 'impressions' All the best David |
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18th November 2009, 02:26 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 6,376
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I have a very woody looking rhino hilt on an Algerian Saif .
Try the pin .... 
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18th November 2009, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,712
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I Could be wrong but it looks like some of the typical West African timber types to me, photos of end grain rather than side grain would help massivly though.
Its a lovely piece, great blade, workmanship, inscription etc. Wish it was mine! Spiral |
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21st November 2009, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Northern California
Posts: 32
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Sorry for taking so long to test the handle. I finally got around to it today and it turns out that the handle is made of wood. Also, I was wondering if it was alright for someone to e-mail me with an estimate of the value of this knife or let me know how I could find that out. I don't plan on selling it but am just curious. Thanks again to everyone who helped me find out info on this knife. Here's my e-mail: jswillems@sbcglobal.net
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