Dha-hmyaung

Sajen · 5th August 2015, 08:40 PM

Isn't hippo ivory completely "free" in the States?

David R · 5th August 2015, 10:31 PM

What about antler, with the rough outer taken down to the white layer. A friend of mine uses it as a substitute when replacing ivory sword grips.

Robert · 6th August 2015, 01:25 AM

Hello everyone, As I have been out taking care of a few things that because of the heat I had left unfinished I just now noticed your replies.

Kronckew and David, Yes because of my living in Kansas I have access to bison bone and horn, deer bone and antlers as well as cow bone and horn. None of these local materials would have originally used on this style of knife. I am actually trying to find a small piece of pre ban ivory to make a new hilt from. I would also consider using bone if someone could identify the type of bone that was originally used on these knives. Using the correct material is important to me when doing a repair like this. I do not mind using updated adhesives because of their better bonding qualities, but if at all possible I only use the same materials that were used when the piece was originally made.

Best,
Robert

Ian · 6th August 2015, 03:12 AM

Robert:

Bone would most likely have been water buffalo (same as for horn).

Ian

Robert · 6th August 2015, 04:44 AM

Hello Ian,
Thank you for the information as I now know that there were hilts made from ivory, water buffalo bone and silver over a wooden core. Do you know of any examples of a dha like mine (silver over wood) where the hilt was made of water buffalo horn? I know that to some my insisting on using ivory (if at all possible) to replace the missing hilt on an item that is most likely of little value when there are other less expensive and more readily available options might seem a bit strange, but I would rather leave it as is than use something I know to be wrong. If I cannot find a suitable piece of ivory in the next few months I will most likely substitute water buffalo bone or horn if I find that it was also used as a hilt material for these knives . Again my thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions.

Best,
Robert

Rick · 6th August 2015, 03:47 PM

Trying this again .... Gunbroker .
Found some time ago .

6th August 2015, 03:47 PM	#6
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5th August 2015, 08:40 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,214	Isn't hippo ivory completely "free" in the States?

5th August 2015, 10:31 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,120	What about antler, with the rough outer taken down to the white layer. A friend of mine uses it as a substitute when replacing ivory sword grips.

6th August 2015, 01:25 AM	#3
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello everyone, As I have been out taking care of a few things that because of the heat I had left unfinished I just now noticed your replies. Kronckew and David, Yes because of my living in Kansas I have access to bison bone and horn, deer bone and antlers as well as cow bone and horn. None of these local materials would have originally used on this style of knife. I am actually trying to find a small piece of pre ban ivory to make a new hilt from. I would also consider using bone if someone could identify the type of bone that was originally used on these knives. Using the correct material is important to me when doing a repair like this. I do not mind using updated adhesives because of their better bonding qualities, but if at all possible I only use the same materials that were used when the piece was originally made. Best, Robert

6th August 2015, 03:12 AM	#4
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,399	Robert: Bone would most likely have been water buffalo (same as for horn). Ian

6th August 2015, 04:44 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Ian, Thank you for the information as I now know that there were hilts made from ivory, water buffalo bone and silver over a wooden core. Do you know of any examples of a dha like mine (silver over wood) where the hilt was made of water buffalo horn? I know that to some my insisting on using ivory (if at all possible) to replace the missing hilt on an item that is most likely of little value when there are other less expensive and more readily available options might seem a bit strange, but I would rather leave it as is than use something I know to be wrong. If I cannot find a suitable piece of ivory in the next few months I will most likely substitute water buffalo bone or horn if I find that it was also used as a hilt material for these knives . Again my thanks to everyone for your help and suggestions. Best, Robert