Exotic horn for limb tips?

Anybody here know where I might be able to get some horn for limb tips. I need something black, like maybe impala, but any black colored horn that is suitable for limb tips would do.

I am having a new bow built and really want this, and my bowyer says he does not have any.

If anyone might have a few small pieces, or can direct me to a place where I can obtain it, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks,

Bisch

[Sockrsblur]

http://www.knifemaking.com/category-s/174.htm  
Jaunts knife supply
I don't have a personal connection Bish but you can get black buffalo horn from a few knife supply places just a thought buddy... good luck

 http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/index.php?cPath=587_588

[Archie]

You must have something good going on, Bisch.  We all know how much you love that Sarrels of yours!

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I got some Asian water buffalo horns that are black. Good tip overlay stock btw.... If you are interested send me an address where you want it shipped...

No charge brutha.... I just want to see some pics when its done.

I've also got Sasquatch claws that are black.            

Thanks for the help guys!

Hey Kirk, does that water buff have any ridges like impala horn does?

I have found several places (thanks, James) that have buffalo horn that is carved to look like impala, but can't seem to find any real impala horn anywhere.

Bisch

[JimB]

http://www.texasknife.com/vcom/product_info.php?cPath=587_588_933&products_id=3943

Also go to the big auction sight and search "taxidermy skull" There are plenty and not expensive.

[Bladepeek]

Blessbock horn has ridges just like impala. Lots of the knife supply houses carry one or the other.

[Yellow Dog]

Brian at Tall Tines uses Kudu. It's black when you look directly at it but looking through it from the side, where light can pass through, it's a little translucent. I've had it on a couple of bows by him. Not the best pic but you might be able to zoom in on the tips.

 

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Originally posted by Bisch:
Thanks for the help guys!

Hey Kirk, does that water buff have any ridges like impala horn does?

I have found several places (thanks, James) that have buffalo horn that is carved to look like impala, but can't seem to find any real impala horn anywhere.

Bisch

Nope.... no ridges like impala, but has grain texture..... But realistically once you get your tips shaped you won't have any ridges left anyway.

[elkken]

How about using something from one of your kills like deer antler of hog tusks ... I have sheep, antelope, caribou, and moose if any of those would work.

[Walt Francis]

Antelope and bison horn both work but come out smooth.  If you want black with ridges, try soaking sheep horn over night in water based black dye; it works for me.

[jrchambers]

I had greg put whale baleen in my last shrew.

[Bobby Urban]

http://www.hideandfur.com/inventory/Dressed.html?Google

Moscow hide and fur is a great resource for all things animal parts

Thanks for the help guys! You have got me on the right track now!

Bisch