So What is This?

A.alnakkas · 10th October 2012, 08:22 PM

Hey all,

I found this one at an antique shop tossed between ALOT of touristy stuff. It also had a touristy scabbard but the hilt seemed abit better then usual so I had a closer look and bought it. I wont jump to conclusions so seeking more expertised opinion.

fernando · 10th October 2012, 08:34 PM

The real (rhino horn) thing ?

A.alnakkas · 10th October 2012, 08:35 PM

Could be, thats what I think. But the scabbard and blade are crap lol

kai · 10th October 2012, 10:10 PM

Hello Lotfy,

I'm rather positive that this is what you think it is...

Any signs that the hilt got refitted with a new blade?

Regards,
Kai

A.alnakkas · 11th October 2012, 05:50 AM

Hey Kai,

Thanks. I am positive its rhino too. Though alittle damaged from bad storing it has not chipping like other low quality Yemeni horns. The orange like structure is widened from being in a humid place for a while then straight to a dry place with no oiling done.

Took photos of the blade and scabbard will post them once am home. The blade is low quality 2 piece type with an obvious weld, though its connected to the blade using luq which is all traditional.

A.alnakkas · 11th October 2012, 10:41 AM

Thanks to all,

Here are some morning shots. Various people who dealt with rhino horn before say this is rhino, one of them I visited today and he removed the dirt and fungus (?) that was covering it but it is so dry and looks to be pale in colour which really confuses me. I never seen any rhino hilt so light in colour. The polish did make it more transclucent though.

10th October 2012, 08:22 PM	#1
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,338	So What is This? Hey all, I found this one at an antique shop tossed between ALOT of touristy stuff. It also had a touristy scabbard but the hilt seemed abit better then usual so I had a closer look and bought it. I wont jump to conclusions so seeking more expertised opinion. Attached Images

11th October 2012, 10:41 AM	#6
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,338	Thanks to all, Here are some morning shots. Various people who dealt with rhino horn before say this is rhino, one of them I visited today and he removed the dirt and fungus (?) that was covering it but it is so dry and looks to be pale in colour which really confuses me. I never seen any rhino hilt so light in colour. The polish did make it more transclucent though. Attached Images

10th October 2012, 08:34 PM	#2
fernando Lead Moderator European Armoury Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,642	The real (rhino horn) thing ?

10th October 2012, 08:35 PM	#3
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,338	Could be, thats what I think. But the scabbard and blade are crap lol

10th October 2012, 10:10 PM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,219	Hello Lotfy, I'm rather positive that this is what you think it is... Any signs that the hilt got refitted with a new blade? Regards, Kai

11th October 2012, 05:50 AM	#5
A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,338	Hey Kai, Thanks. I am positive its rhino too. Though alittle damaged from bad storing it has not chipping like other low quality Yemeni horns. The orange like structure is widened from being in a humid place for a while then straight to a dry place with no oiling done. Took photos of the blade and scabbard will post them once am home. The blade is low quality 2 piece type with an obvious weld, though its connected to the blade using luq which is all traditional.