The center of mine, in fact probably most of the handle. is made from wood .
There should be a three inch section, either wood or covered wood (silver, cloth) then more horn veneer over wood to the end cap .
Where to get veneer of water buffalo ?
Do a search here , key word 'toa' and you will see my example .
Hmmm, key word brought up nothing ...
Ah, here it is :
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ighlight=solor