Horn for Koiguchi

[Moley]

Hi Everyone,

Anybody have any idea where I can get a small piece of horn to whittle myself a replacement Koi Guchi for a restoration project?

(Preferably U.K.?)

Thanks

Gwyn

[envocat]

I've used these guys for a few projects in the past, nice selection of materials including lots of bone and horn.

 

https://www.english-handmade-knives.co.uk/acatalog/Horn_and_bone_for_Handles__Scales__Spacers_and_insets-p1.html

[envocat]

We should get a diy section to the forum, could be a nice addition. 

[Mark C]

PM sent Gwyn

 

[Bugyotsuji]

Trawling antiques fairs and car boot sales, I have found some really naff horn ornaments for tourists, and not expensive. Black buffalo horn covered with views of some Mexican city?  Perfect material for cutting up and repurposing.

[Moley]

48 minutes ago, Mark C said:

PM sent Gwyn

 

Mark - You are an absolute STAR...

[Moley]

1 hour ago, Envodas said:

We should get a diy section to the forum, could be a nice addition. 

Excellent idea - Would be very interesting.

Here's a Tsuka I did a while back.

[16k]

Nice, Gwyn.

 

Incidentally, just type Buffalo Horn on eBay. A lot of people are selling full blocks for a few bucks.

[Surfson]

Fred Lohman is where I would turn.

[Moley]

My thanks to Mark C (Bucks) for being an absolute star.

 

First fitting

[Bugyotsuji]

Looking good! (But that stuff stinks, doesn't it)