Opinion needed on Buffalo Horn Handle

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:17 pm

Hi all. I bought this knife new. It is handmade by a small independent maker in Sheffield. There appears to be some discoloration around the left pins and bolster. I tried to show it in the photo. It feels perfectly smooth to the touch and close-up appears not to be cracked...just lighter colored. I realize that the horn is a natural material and that one must expect some inconsistencies. I was wondering if you think this is normal for this type of handle? Otherwise it is beautiful. Your opinions would be much appreciated.

s-k

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:24 pm

Nice knife.

I'd say perfectly normal...especially from a respected maker. I think black, white, green, and gray are all common colors in horn.

Have a look at the bottom knife here...a Fight'n Rooster in buffalo horn.....

Bill

PA Knives · Post by **PA Knives** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 5:55 pm

HEY!

I'll take the second one down of your hands.

Beautiful bolsters. How about a closer look Bill?

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:12 pm

OK my friend,

Just for you.
I hope s-k doesn't mind me veering off his topic.

Bill

smiling-knife · Post by **smiling-knife** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:40 pm

Hey now... is that the barbwire handle? I'm quite partial to that particular design.

s-k

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Opinion needed on Buffalo Horn Handle

Opinion needed on Buffalo Horn Handle

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