Kyber Collection

[David R]

A nice collection, all in one go...so whatever the backstory, congrats. Re the whole Rhino horn thing, I do so wish there was a nice easy way of telling. I have a load of stuff that might or might not be, and one source says this, and another says that. IMHO if it ain't plastic , it's all good.

[Rick]

Try a forum search under rhino horn .
It's edifying .
Right to the 'point' in fact .
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ght=rhino+horn

[trenchwarfare]

Sorry spiral, there is no visible, photographable end grain. Not with the 16x magnification I have. There are a few small areas, that exhibit side grain like several known examples found here, and on line. Around the edges, there are some bug nips, and chips. The larger ones, have been filled with something. When touched with a hot pin, it smells like burning hair. So whatever it is, it's organic. The surface shows areas similar, to old cracked paint. I found a few photos on line, that were similar. Maybe, I can take it to the zoo, or college.

[A.alnakkas]

I'd say skip the hot needle test it only damages the item without any confirmation. You'll need a bright light and a good eye basically. The top should be something like the included picture.

[laEspadaAncha]

Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

Maybe, I can take it to the zoo, or college.

I'm picturing your trip to the zoo. With a large Khyber knife.

Not so sure this scenario ends with a validation of your horn grips though.