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Fossil  Walrus Ivory

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Fossil walrus ivory . 1.5 pounds. 6 inches long x 3 inches wide x 1 ¼ thick. Solid black probably all the way through hints of lighter colors solid heavy very mineralized very ancient. Ends uneven but no cracks. Might work for pistol grips. $300
Fossil walrus ivory 6 .6 ounces. 4 ¼ inches x an oblong 2x1. Nice knife handle shape and feel. Could be split for scales if desired, or left for hidden tang. Surface has tiny natural pits (kind of like how oosik or sea cow looks). I filled them in and do not know if this repeats below the surface, thinking it should not looking at end view. This look may or may not interfere with the over all look of finished product. Otherwise nice and solid no cracks. $120. $20 was deducted due to the pits.
Two fossil walrus ivory pieces
#4 is 7 inches long x 1 ¼ wide x 1 wide at widest and 1/2 wide the narrow direction, and weighs 4.8 ounces This might make 2 short hidden tang handles or would be good to cut up for guards pommels spacers. $125
choose #3 or #4
This is the biggest piece from the tusk at 1 pound 5.5 ounces. It is 5 inches long x 3 inches wide x 1 ¼ thick. Considered a huge chunk. For now anyhow I offer it not cut any smaller for those who want to cut it as they wish. This might get cut into who knows how many scales maybe 5-6 sets. Or could be turned on a lathe for hidden tang handles, or used for pistol grips or (?) I can always decide to cut it smaller later if no one is interested in this large amount. I do get inquires from people sorry I cut something up.. If I cut it up I get more money for the total weight then selling it as it is. Refer to fossil ivory chunk 1 lb 5.5 ounces 1011 (the date so I know you did not find something I forgot to take down 5 years ago). $387 . Yup might sound like a lot , it's under $300 a pound. I have seen scales made from such material a few ounces selling for over $700 a pound by weight. Yup I'm as upset as you that the price of this material is going through the roof. I'm as bummed out as you are. Oh well. It's rare it's harder to find, sources are drying up etc etc. Again if I cant sell it I'll cut it up and get the $600 a pound price. I just do not have time right now. Got too much material in general coming in right now to deal with. Starting to stockpile inventory to take to the Tucson fossil show.
Fossil walrus ivory tusk 7.1  ounces. This is 6 inches long x 1 ½ across at the base Feels comfortable kin the hand as hidden tang handle. Deep rich colors Will take a high polish. No cracks and very solid. The thick end is jagged. I left it natural as is and it can be trimmed to suit the needs An inch could be trimmed and it is still 5 inches of knife handle. $130

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Nenana Alaska
99760
1-907-832-5442 miles@milesofalaska.net

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#3 is 7 inches long x 1 ¾ wide x ½ inch thick, and weighs 6 ounces. Solid no cracks, good color especially on one side, nice center tapioca pattern. Intend for hidden tang but could be split into scales. $175

Back from the Tucson fossil show. Did well, sold a lot, bought a lot, did a lot of trades, have a lot of new material. I will be listing new fossil walrus ivory as I have time.

Fossil walrus ivory 5.7 ounces. 5 inches long x just shy of 2 inches wide x ½ inch thick. Very deep colors, old ivory - several thousand years old. This could be split for a set of scales or use as is for hidden tang. Cracks are just surface ancient cracks - adds to character and non slip. $170

Fossil walrus ivory 5.3 ounces. 5 ½ inches long x ½ wide x ½ thick. Could b e split for a set of scales or left for hidden tang. The white core lends to carving a window. Stable- very old ivory. $160

Fossil walrus ivory 1.4 ounces 4 inches long x 1/8th thick x 2 inches wide A little on the thin side so best for pocket knifes. Could be spacers end caps inlays etc. $55 Sold

Fossil walrus ivory 2.4 ounces. 4 inches long x 2 inches wide x almost ¼ thick. Cut from same piece as the above 1.4 ounce piece. A person might get both. There is enough material here at 2 inches side for a small hunter or big folder. Or good for end caps spacers inlays etc. Solid good colors even thickness flat. $80.

Fossil walrus ivory tusk 4.5 ounces 6 inches long x 1 ½ across at the base x ¾ across the narrow direction. Has a natural ‘missing part’ grove along it’s length that may add to the character but may distract from the value depending on your view. (Cuts down on the weight you pay for). Solid good colors - fits well in the hand as hidden tang. $135

Grove shown in left picture

Fossil walrus ivory 3.6 ounces. 4 inches long x 1 ½ wide x ½ wide at the narrow direction. Fits in the hand well as hidden tang handle - not much waste can be used as is. Solid - nice colors nice contrasts brown blacks hints of gray blue. $108 Sold

Fossil walrus ivory single piece 3.5 ounces. 5 ½ inches long x 2 inches wide x ¼ thick. Tried to make a set, couldn’t make it happen offering the two half’s separate. Enough for large folder spacers end caps guards etc. .Nice colors all the way through - a nice black blue streak on the edges. $110

Fossil walrus ivory single piece 1.6 ounces. 5 ½ inches long x 1` ½ to 2 inches wide x a thin 1/16th to quarter thick. For smaller folder spacers end caps etc. Sold by the weight it’s a lot of surface area for the buck. $55 Not sold outsdie USA Sold

Fossil walrus ivory is one material I can not ship out of the USA - Or I could in theory but it involves permits papers inspections I’d rather not fool with. The government would prefer I did not and I am well- choosing my battles.

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Fossil walrus ivory tusk tip 2.7 ounces. 4 ½ inches long x 1 inch across at the base. Fits in the hand well as a knife handle - small fixed blade hunter skinner kitchen knife. Very vivid hard to find dark blue black that runs deep and consistent. Gem quality, the best there is. The bluest side has a natural indentation -grove that should not distract from the piece, but could be sanded out if desired. Solid, no cracks well aged (over 10 years-so nice and dry- will not crack ). $130 sold

Fossil walrus ivory tusk tip 6.9 ounces. 5 inches long x 2 x 1 shaped at the base . A hefty knife handle fits well in the hand for a large fixed blade. Could be split for scales. Vivid colors run deep to the core. Blue black brown in striking changing patterns is hard to come by. The best quality material here. Well aged, over 10 years, so very dry and stable. Selling by the weight there is a lot of material here.
$240. Sold

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