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Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:58 pm
by knifeaholic
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.
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:16 pm
by bestgear
knifeaholic wrote: ↑Fri Sep 27, 2024 9:58 pmAnyone have any knowledge of exotic stones
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.
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:33 pm
by glennbad
That dark brown one looks like mammoth molar
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:35 pm
by glennbad
That other one kinds looks like rattlesnake rattles
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:45 pm
by knifeaholic
Thank you for your replies, everyone. Tom, that sounds great, I'll try that.
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:22 am
by eveled
The lighter brown one is fossilized snail shells
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:37 am
by Reverand
eveled wrote: ↑Sat Sep 28, 2024 12:22 am
The lighter brown one is fossilized snail shells
I thought of shells, too. Either fossilized, or cast in resin. They remind me of periwinkle shells.
Re: Can anyone identify the type of stone used for these exotic handles?
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2024 4:28 am
by Suredan
The bottom one in the first photo is “turitella agate”.