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10th October 2012, 08:22 PM | #1 |
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So What is This?
Hey all,
I found this one at an antique shop tossed between ALOT of touristy stuff. It also had a touristy scabbard but the hilt seemed abit better then usual so I had a closer look and bought it. I wont jump to conclusions so seeking more expertised opinion. |
10th October 2012, 08:34 PM | #2 |
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The real (rhino horn) thing ?
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10th October 2012, 08:35 PM | #3 |
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Could be, thats what I think. But the scabbard and blade are crap lol
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10th October 2012, 10:10 PM | #4 |
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Hello Lotfy,
I'm rather positive that this is what you think it is... Any signs that the hilt got refitted with a new blade? Regards, Kai |
11th October 2012, 05:50 AM | #5 |
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Hey Kai,
Thanks. I am positive its rhino too. Though alittle damaged from bad storing it has not chipping like other low quality Yemeni horns. The orange like structure is widened from being in a humid place for a while then straight to a dry place with no oiling done. Took photos of the blade and scabbard will post them once am home. The blade is low quality 2 piece type with an obvious weld, though its connected to the blade using luq which is all traditional. |
11th October 2012, 10:41 AM | #6 |
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Thanks to all,
Here are some morning shots. Various people who dealt with rhino horn before say this is rhino, one of them I visited today and he removed the dirt and fungus (?) that was covering it but it is so dry and looks to be pale in colour which really confuses me. I never seen any rhino hilt so light in colour. The polish did make it more transclucent though. |
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