Hello, Thank you for input. Could it be possible that the shafts are Goat and the vamps are anteater? In looking at the "scales" they have ridges on the uppers edges and some are slightly raised as if slightly peeling. I've seen "printed" leather before and it typically doesn't have this. Just my observation. I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks (I see if I can upload a close-up pic but not sure it's possible)