Khyber Knife / Hilt Material?

taube · 27th June 2016, 01:24 PM

Thanks everybody!

There is obviouisly a biological aspect with collecting blades.
Need to brush up my knowledge here, it seems.

From what I read, bone should smell like burnt hair when touched with a hot needle.
Ivory is supposed to be neutral in smell?

I am reluctant to clean the item.
Personally, I prefer keeping things as untouches as possible.
Seeing and feeling the age is fascinating.

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27th June 2016, 01:24 PM	#7
taube Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 45	Thanks everybody! There is obviouisly a biological aspect with collecting blades. Need to brush up my knowledge here, it seems. From what I read, bone should smell like burnt hair when touched with a hot needle. Ivory is supposed to be neutral in smell? I am reluctant to clean the item. Personally, I prefer keeping things as untouches as possible. Seeing and feeling the age is fascinating.