Quote Originally Posted by EagleJCS View Post
Many thanks, Jock! That's a fine looking cromach with a long line of service. About mid-chest it is, then. A brass or copper ferrule at the bottom makes sense to prevent mushrooming of the wood.

Do you happen to know what kind of wood yours is made from? And do you know what kind of horn that topper is made from? That's a nice thistle detail.
Yes Hazel for the shaft and yes rams horn for the top. The cromach was a 21st birthday present to me from a Stalker on the estate. Actually, exactly 49 years ago today.