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  1. 02-20-2009, 05:26 PM #1
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    Default Surf or Turf..... Scale ID.

    I have heard that whale baleen is sometimes used for scales on older blades. Does any one have any idea on how to tell the difference between horn and baleen?

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    I've heard of whalebone for scales but not baleen. Thats a new one on me. Isn't the baleen kind of soft?
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    I've heard of whalebone for scales but not baleen. Thats a new one on me. Isn't the baleen kind of soft?

    Its very similar two horn Baleen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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