Baluchistan Shields

Valjhun · 9th January 2007, 05:47 PM

Hi!

I've bought that pair recently.

Is that really rhino hide? It doesn't look so to me. They seem to me touristy I can't help.

What do you think?

BBJW · 9th January 2007, 05:56 PM

Looks like elephant to me. Rhino I believe will let a little light through and I think it has a reddish tint when it does. Looks a little touristy, but still could be elephant.

bbjw

HUSAR · 10th January 2007, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valjhun

Hi!

I've bought that pair recently.

Is that really rhino hide? It doesn't look so to me. They seem to me touristy I can't help.

What do you think?

Hello Valjhun!
I have some shields which are rhino and as far I know all rhino should be transparent, easy to judge just hold it near strong light.
Best
Hussar

Tim Simmons · 10th January 2007, 07:10 PM

The leather looks rather thin to me to be elephant. I would have thought it would be a lot thicker at least the same as hippo or rhino? Tourist? why ?

Valjhun · 10th January 2007, 10:18 PM

Well, the eternal quest: Have they been made as combat pieces for warriors or just as souvenirs for thoose who travel for pleasure....

I thik for thoose who travel for pleasure.

Any other opinions?

BTW, the are not transclucent so I would guess that they are made from elephant skin.

9th January 2007, 05:47 PM	#1
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Baluchistan Shields Hi! I've bought that pair recently. Is that really rhino hide? It doesn't look so to me. They seem to me touristy I can't help. What do you think? Attached Images

9th January 2007, 05:56 PM	#2
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 228	Looks like elephant to me. Rhino I believe will let a little light through and I think it has a reddish tint when it does. Looks a little touristy, but still could be elephant. bbjw

10th January 2007, 07:10 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	The leather looks rather thin to me to be elephant. I would have thought it would be a lot thicker at least the same as hippo or rhino? Tourist? why ?

10th January 2007, 10:18 PM	#5
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Well, the eternal quest: Have they been made as combat pieces for warriors or just as souvenirs for thoose who travel for pleasure.... I thik for thoose who travel for pleasure. Any other opinions? BTW, the are not transclucent so I would guess that they are made from elephant skin.