Buffalo Horn Blocks

Buffalo Horn BlocksThese are blocks are (hard) buffalo horn, usually used in Japanese sword crafts for making koiguchi, kurugata, kojiri, and kashira. Each block is approximately 1. 5in x 2in x 5 16in (36mm x 50mm x 8mm). These are unfinished pieces, which should be polished and wet sanded until glossy black. The polished pieces are also suitable for other horn parts on the sword, such as kurigata or special shaped kashira. Many knife makers use them for knife handles

While we also sell this rare skin as a samegawa (hard) version

and vibrose for the backing

they are internally fertilized and the male wolffish stays with the nest and protects the eggs for as long as four months

Species Name Common Name Location CITES Himantura Gerradi Whip ray Myanmar to Indonesia  No The meat is often used in food while the skin is used for leather or samegawa

this year is the best year to get them

their closest relatives

There is evidence to show that their species has increased over the recent years

embellishments

19-20 inches long

Tigerray samegawa

5in x 2in x 5/16in (36mm x 50mm x 8mm)

Species Name Common Name Location CITES