I am sure the tusk is Hippo, I have one of the curved tusks also.
Ron this has been an engaging thread. How long is the knife you show? does it still have an edge? I suppose a skilled knapper and user of such knives would have no problem redressing the blade when needed. The pukko style knife like blades look to me as the work of the most skilled nature. I really like the hollow ground apperance. As you say amazing, Finland and Aus. Just got to find one. Admiralty Island knives are common, not the good old ones, I will post stuff about the cottage industy production of knives from the Admiralty Island latter after work.
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