A question about wood

[Clydetz]

I picked this knife up at an antique store about a week ago. I knew it was made in India but I can't find any information about what type of wood may have been used for the handle or sheath. Anyone want to hazard a guess? I'm thinking it might be mahogany, sandalwood, satisal, or teak but I'm not sure what they use to make these carving knives. Thank you for any help.

 

[Frank Niro]

Hi Gary. No I'm sorry, I can't even guess at the wood name. there's no file work there, but wow what a lot of intricate carving !!!!!! It is special alright. I can't imagine how many hours that would take to do. Wow !!! Frank

 

[rhinoknives]

They use a variety of the domestic woods in India for those carved knife sets. A kind of mahogany is very possible, Rosewood is my first guess.

Very nice piece. Looks much better than their tourist grade stuff that the make a lot of.

 

[Clydetz]

Just an update... I bought 4 more of these type of knives made in India. While not that expensive, I was 'hooked' on the carvings.
Very few sellers knew what type of wood was used but my best guess after searching all the descriptions I could find is Sheesham (Indian Rosewood) and Teak.

 

[Dwane Oliver]

Very cool , thanks for sharing


Dwane