Bolo

Rick · 10th September 2008, 07:10 PM

Try pure Lanolin on the horn .

Robert · 10th September 2008, 07:39 PM

Hi Garrett, I'm glad you like the way it looks. It IS very comfortable in the hand. Looking forward to pictures of your examples. Thank you for the scabbard info. I have been thinking about making new ones for the weapons that I have that are missing the originals. I just want them to look as accurate as possible.

Hi Rick, Lanolin is what I have been using on all the horn grips on my items including this one.

Thanks again for everyone's help with this.

Robert

Gonzalo G · 10th September 2008, 08:12 PM

What kind of horn is this? I have buffalo and common cow horn hilts, and no one looks like this, even being very old and much worked. I live in a very sunny and dry area. Instead, from the photos that hilt looks identical to a hardwood I have worked with. Of course there are many things I have no experience with, and photos does not permit manipulations to study the material, so I said what to me seems correct. Does this horn comes from a specific kind of cattle? Thank you in advance for the information.
Regards

Gonzalo

ausjulius · 10th September 2008, 11:53 PM

it looks like "white buffalo horn"..

Robert · 11th September 2008, 04:40 AM

When I first posted this bolo the reasons that I said the hilt was horn is that it looks exactly (not is shape but in texture) like one I have from the early 20th century that is weathered badly. It also has a plug in the end of the grip where the tang comes through to fill it in and made it solid. I've seen this done on quite a few horn griped weapons. This can be seen in the last picture that I posted. If this is horn it is probably from a water buffalo. Thank you all again for you interest and help.

Robert

Rick · 11th September 2008, 03:16 PM

Some miniature forms from the early 20thC.

One is sort of similar ... sort of ..

Robert · 11th September 2008, 08:01 PM

Hi Rick, Great little collection you have there thanks for sharing them. Are the grips on these bone? The second from the bottom look similar to the one I have posted. What is stamped on its blade?

Robert

11th September 2008, 03:16 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Bolos Some miniature forms from the early 20thC. One is sort of similar ... sort of .. Attached Images

10th September 2008, 07:10 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,378	Try pure Lanolin on the horn .

10th September 2008, 07:39 PM	#2
Robert (deceased) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Garrett, I'm glad you like the way it looks. It IS very comfortable in the hand. Looking forward to pictures of your examples. Thank you for the scabbard info. I have been thinking about making new ones for the weapons that I have that are missing the originals. I just want them to look as accurate as possible. Hi Rick, Lanolin is what I have been using on all the horn grips on my items including this one. Thanks again for everyone's help with this. Robert

10th September 2008, 08:12 PM	#3
Gonzalo G Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nothern Mexico Posts: 458	What kind of horn is this? I have buffalo and common cow horn hilts, and no one looks like this, even being very old and much worked. I live in a very sunny and dry area. Instead, from the photos that hilt looks identical to a hardwood I have worked with. Of course there are many things I have no experience with, and photos does not permit manipulations to study the material, so I said what to me seems correct. Does this horn comes from a specific kind of cattle? Thank you in advance for the information. Regards Gonzalo

10th September 2008, 11:53 PM	#4
ausjulius Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: musorian territory Posts: 481	it looks like "white buffalo horn"..

11th September 2008, 04:40 AM	#5
Robert (deceased) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	When I first posted this bolo the reasons that I said the hilt was horn is that it looks exactly (not is shape but in texture) like one I have from the early 20th century that is weathered badly. It also has a plug in the end of the grip where the tang comes through to fill it in and made it solid. I've seen this done on quite a few horn griped weapons. This can be seen in the last picture that I posted. If this is horn it is probably from a water buffalo. Thank you all again for you interest and help. Robert

11th September 2008, 08:01 PM	#7
Robert (deceased) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hi Rick, Great little collection you have there thanks for sharing them. Are the grips on these bone? The second from the bottom look similar to the one I have posted. What is stamped on its blade? Robert