Knobkerrie Question

Queequeg · 8th February 2009, 04:38 PM

Does anyone know what kind of wood was generally used to make a knobkerrie? Looking at them, I get the impression that many were made of Gaboon Ebony and Teak, but I can't tell which wood might be used in "authentic" and which is reserved for "tourist" pieces. Quite a few are made of lighter-colored wood(s), as well.

I found one site which said they're made of "kiate wood", but I'm having a devil of a time finding anything out about that particular species.

Tim Simmons · 8th February 2009, 05:59 PM

In my collection of clubs and sticks several types of wood appear to be used? All the real weapon knobkerries seem to be made of dense woods. I would love to know as well. I have some that range in colour from dark red brown to black, black and blonde, and Tan.

Lew · 8th February 2009, 09:04 PM

The woods do range in color and species but the gabon ebony that wood is mostly for the tourist stuff. Below are a few of mine to give you a better idea of color range and style.

Lew

Robert · 8th February 2009, 09:20 PM

LOUIEBLADES, Nice collection you have there. Has the turtle or tortoise shell been made into a shield?

Robert

Lew · 8th February 2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Coleman

LOUIEBLADES, Nice collection you have there. Has the turtle or tortoise shell been made into a shield?

Robert

Yes Robert a shield.

Lew

Queequeg · 8th February 2009, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

The woods do range in color and species but the gabon ebony that wood is mostly for the tourist stuff. Below are a few of mine to give you a better idea of color range and style.

Lew

Lew, that's a nice collection you have.

I'm surprised the gaboon ebony ones would be tourist pieces, given its weight and hardness. That wood might be my among my first choices for a good head-basher.

Lew · 9th February 2009, 12:16 AM

Gabon ebony is very dense and I am sure it was used on certain older clubs. The ones to look out for are rungu clubs seems they use that wood a lot when making the tourist pieces I have one in my collection.

nKante · 9th February 2009, 12:18 AM

When and where was the turtle shield made? Can i see that from the back?

Lew · 9th February 2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nKante

When and where was the turtle shield made? Can i see that from the back?

It is currently listed of sale in the swap section so we really can't discuss it now in the open forum.

8th February 2009, 04:38 PM	#1
Queequeg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit (New Mayapan) Posts: 96	Knobkerrie Question Does anyone know what kind of wood was generally used to make a knobkerrie? Looking at them, I get the impression that many were made of Gaboon Ebony and Teak, but I can't tell which wood might be used in "authentic" and which is reserved for "tourist" pieces. Quite a few are made of lighter-colored wood(s), as well. I found one site which said they're made of "kiate wood", but I'm having a devil of a time finding anything out about that particular species.

8th February 2009, 09:04 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The woods do range in color and species but the gabon ebony that wood is mostly for the tourist stuff. Below are a few of mine to give you a better idea of color range and style. Lew Attached Images

8th February 2009, 05:59 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	In my collection of clubs and sticks several types of wood appear to be used? All the real weapon knobkerries seem to be made of dense woods. I would love to know as well. I have some that range in colour from dark red brown to black, black and blonde, and Tan.

8th February 2009, 09:20 PM	#4
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	LOUIEBLADES, Nice collection you have there. Has the turtle or tortoise shell been made into a shield? Robert

9th February 2009, 12:16 AM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Gabon ebony is very dense and I am sure it was used on certain older clubs. The ones to look out for are rungu clubs seems they use that wood a lot when making the tourist pieces I have one in my collection.

9th February 2009, 12:18 AM	#8
nKante Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 72	When and where was the turtle shield made? Can i see that from the back?