I have another question about Ivory, how is Ivory graded. What is considered the best grade? I have seen very white, and not as white with very visible grain.
These are the grips that I purchased.I really liked the look they have.
I know this is not an easy question, did some searching and did not find any good definitions on grading of Ivory.
Thanks
This will explain..... The way I read is the grainer it is the high the higher the grade. The color also has a lot to do with it. Ivory can be highly polised also.
What it came from can also affect the price. Weather it be a 300year old creature or a 30 year old walrus....
A" GRADE - typical ivory with very little grain/figure (you have to look closely to see the grain
"AA" GRADE - fine ivory with some grain/figure on at least one side
"AAA" GRADE - fine ivory, beautiful grain/figure on both sides
"PRESENTATION" GRADE - the most stunning and beautiful ivory, very highly figured on both sides.
If it's Ivory I like it. My preference is solid white smooth grips. That is going to be the set I place on my black WC CQB.
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