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			Greetings all! i have a Karud dagger for i.d , what is the handle material made of? Im thinking walrus ivory.. also what circa is the dagger from?  
		
		
		
			Many Thanks, Akaali Singh  | 
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			I think that the handle is in walrus ivory  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			This is definitely walrus ivory; secondary dentin from the core of the tusk.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Cheers, - Thor  | 
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