Rhino Horn Knobkerrie ?

katana · 17th July 2009, 11:53 PM

Hi

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another recent acquistion....bought cheaply, thought originally by the seller to be wood. But after receiving it realised it was better than that...a hot pin test on shaft / ball confirmed the smell of 'burning hair' ....keratin

Magnifying glass confirmed tubular grain at either end. Feels very 'grippy' .... even with a 'wetted' hand .....Rhino ??

Carved crosshatching to handle end ...with a 'lanyard' hole bored using some sort of 'primative' drill, definately not by a modern drill. Old patina, OAL 22" ......is this considered a knobkerrie ?, Rhino horn for a drum stick seems to be a bit extravagent.

Be very interested in other forumite's views, thank you

Kind Regards David

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17th July 2009, 11:53 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Rhino Horn Knobkerrie ? Hi , another recent acquistion....bought cheaply, thought originally by the seller to be wood. But after receiving it realised it was better than that...a hot pin test on shaft / ball confirmed the smell of 'burning hair' ....keratin Magnifying glass confirmed tubular grain at either end. Feels very 'grippy' .... even with a 'wetted' hand .....Rhino ?? Carved crosshatching to handle end ...with a 'lanyard' hole bored using some sort of 'primative' drill, definately not by a modern drill. Old patina, OAL 22" ......is this considered a knobkerrie ?, Rhino horn for a drum stick seems to be a bit extravagent. Be very interested in other forumite's views, thank you Kind Regards David . Attached Images