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7th October 2011, 01:07 PM #1
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knife grips
hi everybody! i am new to wood working and this forum. i am looking for local hardwood materials suitable for knife scales. my question is, which local hardwoods have colourful and detailed grain and easily stabilized as well?
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7th October 2011, 08:47 PM #2
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Welcome kobold
Very good question, Like you, I am waiting to see the replys you may get.
My suggestion would be all the mallee burls and of course my favorite camphor laurel
We will see what comes forward.
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7th October 2011, 08:59 PM #3
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I did a quick search to see what knife scales were and came up with this:
Knifescales and Custom Knives
Local timbers seem to be:
- Redgum
- Jarrah
- York Burl
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8th October 2011, 12:17 AM #4
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thank you guys, appreciate the input. camphor laurel reminds me of olive which is used a lot in italy and probably everywhere in the med. good find.
york burl and mallee burl both look beautiful! great info
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8th October 2011, 05:11 PM #5
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G'day Kobold, TASMAINAN PINK MYRTLE BURL,is a very nice looking timber, I think it would look great on a knife handle. CD.
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10th October 2011, 06:27 AM #6
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Ive used Tassie Blackwood, Gidgee, Mallee Burls, Silky Oak, QLD Walnut and Tassie Myrtle with great success. There is also Pacific Blackwood (Solomon's Ebony) to consider. The vendors on this forum will help you out Im sure.
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11th October 2011, 01:10 PM #7
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thanks everyone. i collected a few peppertree logs, i plan to cut one up and let it dry out. if there are problems i will look into forum vendors as suggested. wish me luck
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12th October 2011, 06:44 AM #8
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