Holm Oak - Knife Scales - 1622-42-2 -KNS

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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 / 42 / 2

Other sets: from no. 42/6


Species Code: QUILE
Species name: Quercus ilex
Name: Holm Oak
Epithets: Holly like leaves
Green /Air Dry / Kiln: KD
Rough Sawn / Dressed: Sawn
Type: Knife Scales
Exotic / Indigenous: Exotic
Origin: Europe, grown in Aotearoa - NZ
Durability: Durable
Hardwood / Softwood: Hardwood
Suitable for Outdoor Use: Exposed
Hardness: Very Hard
Strength: High Strength
Colour: Tan Brown to Dark Reddish Brown and Black

Thickness (mm) x 2 pieces @: 10
Width (mm) x 2 pieces @: 40
Length (mm) x 2 pieces @: 150

Grade: KNSPM
Grade Name: Knife Scales Pattern Mirror
Density (Kg/m3): 984
Vol (m3): 0.00013
Weight (g): 118.7