Ivory handle knife for comment. Arabic translation?

[Valjhun]

Yes, surely, it is called Bosnian Bichaq among collectors here.

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Valjhun

Yes, surely, it is called Bosnian Bichaq among collectors here.

Thanks Valjhun and Rick, also!

[Battara]

I guess it could be a little bit wide for a "bichaq" but certainly it is Bosnian without question. Nice example Bill. Not too crazy about these, but I do llike yours.

[Doug M]

Could you post some close-up shots of the handle to show, if possible, some of the ivory grain? I would like a better inspection of the handle to have a better idea if it is actually ivory. It looks like it could be bone, but that could be a mater of the photography. That is a problem with photographing ivory...

Sincerely,

Doug Mullane

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by Doug M

Could you post some close-up shots of the handle to show, if possible, some of the ivory grain? I would like a better inspection of the handle to have a better idea if it is actually ivory. It looks like it could be bone, but that could be a mater of the photography. That is a problem with photographing ivory...

Sincerely,

Doug Mullane

Sure. Looks like ivory to me.

[Valjhun]

And here is my pair.

[not2sharp]

Bill,

I still think your sheath looks like it is covered in reptile hide.

n2s

[Bill M]

Originally Posted by not2sharp

Bill,

I still think your sheath looks like it is covered in reptile hide.

n2s

Sorry N2S, it looks like it in the pix, but it is brass and some white metal.

[not2sharp]

Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

Sorry N2S, it looks like it in the pix, but it is brass and some white metal.

Darn those pictures are tricky.

Unfortunately, that last set, leaves me with the impression that the handle is bone. I see what looks like pores for a vascular system (all of those tiny brown and red specs).

n2s