Ethiopian swords

Bill M · 7th October 2006, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roanoa

Bill, love your display. Very nice. I know, virtually all Arussi shields have repaired spear cuts (at least that's what I think they are...). Gorgeous pieces anyways.

Thanks Roanoa,

Here is an overall picture of that wall. I will also post pictures of a Shotel and a cavalry sabre, and I will get them in your thread.

Bill M · 7th October 2006, 01:35 AM

I am posting some more pictures of my hilt in the hopes that it will settle the debate as to whether it is cow or rhino.

I hope that the hole in the hilt when seen from the blade will help. it is filled with wax.

Then I would like to post in the thread with the properly spelled Ethiopia

Comments

roanoa · 7th October 2006, 06:24 AM

Bill. First: you have a gorgeous room. Love it. Second: I do not believe thios argument will ever be settled... As far as my opinion is concerned, I BELIEVE it's cattle horn. I am sure some of the members of this Forum will disagree. If you want an EXPERT opinion, you'll have to go to a Forensic Laboratory.... It's of course academic as the bottom line is: it's a lovely sword!! Got some more?

Lew · 7th October 2006, 05:19 PM

Bill

I can't see any of the fiberous structure that is present in rhino horn so I agree with Roanoa that it is cattle horn. If you are disappointed I can understand but it is still a beauty. If you want you can send to me you know it would have a good home

Lew

Bill M · 8th October 2006, 12:48 AM

Have no idea. Doesn't bother me either way. I like it. And I appreciate your comments.

Where is my Ouzo? Did drink a bit of it once and had a VERY weird high. but I like Anise.

I will post another sword in the ETHIOPIAN thread.

Andrew · 8th October 2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Marsh

I will post another sword in the ETHIOPIAN thread.

Lew · 11th October 2006, 04:18 AM

Here is one that I have had for a while now I think it is Afar tribe with two tone hilt? (a Gile knife?)

Lew

7th October 2006, 01:35 AM	#2
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Rhino or Cow horn hilt I am posting some more pictures of my hilt in the hopes that it will settle the debate as to whether it is cow or rhino. I hope that the hole in the hilt when seen from the blade will help. it is filled with wax. Then I would like to post in the thread with the properly spelled Ethiopia Comments Attached Images

7th October 2006, 05:19 PM	#4
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Bill I can't see any of the fiberous structure that is present in rhino horn so I agree with Roanoa that it is cattle horn. If you are disappointed I can understand but it is still a beauty. If you want you can send to me you know it would have a good home Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 8th October 2006 at 12:44 AM.

8th October 2006, 12:48 AM	#5
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Cow or Rhino? Have no idea. Doesn't bother me either way. I like it. And I appreciate your comments. Where is my Ouzo? Did drink a bit of it once and had a VERY weird high. but I like Anise. I will post another sword in the ETHIOPIAN thread.

11th October 2006, 04:18 AM	#7
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Ethiopian knife? Here is one that I have had for a while now I think it is Afar tribe with two tone hilt? (a Gile knife?) Lew Attached Images

7th October 2006, 06:24 AM	#3
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	Bill. First: you have a gorgeous room. Love it. Second: I do not believe thios argument will ever be settled... As far as my opinion is concerned, I BELIEVE it's cattle horn. I am sure some of the members of this Forum will disagree. If you want an EXPERT opinion, you'll have to go to a Forensic Laboratory.... It's of course academic as the bottom line is: it's a lovely sword!! Got some more?