Pin Oak - Knife Scales - 1622-7-3 -KNSRM

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Mirror matched set of knife scales, suitable for forming a knife handle either side of the tang. This wood chosen for its colour and figure. Serviceable as bare wood but better kept oiled to show the grain and figure. Other sets cut from the same piece of wood are listed, those that are close consecutive numbers (either side) and have the same grade may be similar in colour and pattern.

Packet / Piece No: 1622 / 7 / 3

Remaining sets: 7 / 4


Species Code: QUPAL
Species name: Quercus palustris
Name: Pin Oak
Epithets: palustris "of the marshes"
Green /Air Dry / Kiln: KD
Rough Sawn / Dressed: D4S
Type: Knife Scales
Exotic / Indigenous: Exotic
Origin: North America, grown in Aotearoa - NZ
Durability: Non-Durable
Hardwood / Softwood: Hardwood
Suitable for Outdoor Use: No
Hardness: Moderate to Hard
Strength: Strong
Colour: Pale Red Brown

Thickness (mm) x 2 pieces @: 10
Width (mm) x 2 pieces @: 40
Length (mm) x 2 pieces @: 153

Grade: KNSRM
Grade Name: Knife Scales Fiddle/Ripple Mirror
Density (Kg/m3): 694
Vol (m3): 0.00014
Weight (g): 76