Macrocarpa - Knife Scales - 1622-11-8 -KNSFM

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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 / 11 / 8

Other sets: from no. 11 / 2
to no. 11 / 8

Species Code: CUMAF
Species name: Cupressus macrocarpa
Name: Flecked Macrocarpa
Epithets: macrocarpa "large nuts"
Green /Air Dry / Kiln: KD
Rough Sawn / Dressed: M
Type: Knife Scales
Exotic / Indigenous: Exotic
Origin: North America, grown in Aotearoa - NZ
Durability: Moderate Durability
Hardwood / Softwood: Softwood
Suitable for Outdoor Use: Sheltered
Hardness: Soft to Moderate
Strength: Moderate Strength
Colour: Pale to Dark Reddish Brown with dark bark flecks.

Thickness (mm) x 2 pieces @: 8
Width (mm) x 2 pieces @: 40
Length (mm) x 2 pieces @: 150

Grade: KNSFM
Grade Name: Knife Scales Fleck Mirror
Density (Kg/m3): 430
Vol (m3): 0.00011
Weight (g): 51.6