Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
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knifeaholic
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Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
I got these three customized Case pocket knives as part of a collection.
The handles appear to be some sort of stone, but I have no idea how to identify it.
Each one is different - see photos.
Anyone have any knowledge of exotic stones?
Before I list these for sale, I would really like to identify each material.
The handles appear to be some sort of stone, but I have no idea how to identify it.
Each one is different - see photos.
Anyone have any knowledge of exotic stones?
Before I list these for sale, I would really like to identify each material.
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
I would call or email Anna Wirtel at Santa Fe Stoneworks Steve, (505) 471-3953, [email protected]
She knows exotic stones better than anyone I know and she’s a sweetheart to work with. They are beautiful and probably very durable handles.
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
That dark brown one looks like mammoth molar
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
That other one kinds looks like rattlesnake rattles
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Thank you for your replies, everyone. Tom, that sounds great, I'll try that.
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
The lighter brown one is fossilized snail shells
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
I thought of shells, too. Either fossilized, or cast in resin. They remind me of periwinkle shells.
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Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
The bottom one in the first photo is “turitella agate”.