How much heat can Rhino Horn handle?

Drabant1701 · 29th December 2018, 02:53 PM

I need to re-attach a silver crossguard on a shamshir. I have decided that i want to solder it to the grip straps. I have seen it done that way on other similar swords. Fell free to speak up if you think that there is a better way.

A professional golsmith that I talked to said, no problem he can do that. But, he also asked how much heat the horn can handle, since the solder will reach 800 degree celsius. I have no idea, anyone that knows or can point me to a source that has that information? Also, im like 90%, sure its rhino horn, but could you look at the pictures and confirm?

Many thanks for your time.

Kurt · 29th December 2018, 04:03 PM

Was not soldered to the cross guard with any original

ariel · 29th December 2018, 04:10 PM

Rhino horn is a lump of congealed hair. Doubt it will not be damaged.
Why wouldn't you try
https://www.walmart.com/ip/6X-DEVCON...5-ML/111524404

or something from the family, such as

https://www.walmart.com/ip/10240-Pla...vcon/700864821

It is used in metal industry, holds like nothing else.

Oliver Pinchot · 29th December 2018, 04:21 PM

You will ruin that horn if a jeweler puts heat to it

Drabant1701 · 29th December 2018, 04:29 PM

Thanks for your replies! Thats why I ask first

I will look into other methods, that plastic steel looks promising.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 29th December 2018, 05:31 PM

The steel stuff will be safer... Heat will melt it like butter... It is Rhino

29th December 2018, 02:53 PM	#1
Drabant1701 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 181	How much heat can Rhino Horn handle? I need to re-attach a silver crossguard on a shamshir. I have decided that i want to solder it to the grip straps. I have seen it done that way on other similar swords. Fell free to speak up if you think that there is a better way. A professional golsmith that I talked to said, no problem he can do that. But, he also asked how much heat the horn can handle, since the solder will reach 800 degree celsius. I have no idea, anyone that knows or can point me to a source that has that information? Also, im like 90%, sure its rhino horn, but could you look at the pictures and confirm? Many thanks for your time. Attached Images Last edited by Drabant1701; 29th December 2018 at 03:14 PM.

29th December 2018, 04:03 PM	#2
Kurt Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 197	Was not soldered to the cross guard with any original

29th December 2018, 04:10 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Rhino horn is a lump of congealed hair. Doubt it will not be damaged. Why wouldn't you try https://www.walmart.com/ip/6X-DEVCON...5-ML/111524404 or something from the family, such as https://www.walmart.com/ip/10240-Pla...vcon/700864821 It is used in metal industry, holds like nothing else.

29th December 2018, 04:21 PM	#4
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 460	You will ruin that horn if a jeweler puts heat to it

29th December 2018, 04:29 PM	#5
Drabant1701 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 181	Thanks for your replies! Thats why I ask first I will look into other methods, that plastic steel looks promising.

29th December 2018, 05:31 PM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	The steel stuff will be safer... Heat will melt it like butter... It is Rhino