Kris hilt material query

[David]

Originally Posted by milandro

With hindsight, it is possible that it may be rhino.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6162

One should be really looking at any trace of dotty structure.

I don't see any photo of this hilt in this thread that gives the impression that this hilt is rhino. You are correct that one needs to identify the tubular structure of rhino horn that would terminate at the surface in tiny dots, but no such structure is visible in these images. If Sid can see such structure in his hilt it would probably be visible by looking straight at the "face" of the hilt. Using a strong flashlight can also help as the horn should be somewhat translucent. If Sid can see this structure perhaps he can capture in in photos from a better angle.