Pin Oak-Knife Scales-Knife Scale Spalt Premium Mirror-QUPAL-1883-7-1

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Pin Oak-Knife Scales-Knife Scale Spalt Premium Mirror-QUPAL-1883-7-1 

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: 1883 / 7 / 1

Species Code: QUPAL
Species name: Quercus palustris
Name: Pin Oak
Epithets: palustris "of the marshes"
Green /Air Dry / Kiln: AD
Rough Sawn / Dressed: RSN
Type: Knife Scales
Exotic / Indigenous: Exotic
Origin: North America, grown in Aotearoa - NZ
Durability: Non-Durable
Hardwood / Softwood: Hardwood
Suitable for Outdoor Use: Not suitable
Hardness: Moderate to Hard
Strength: Strong
Colour: Pale Red Brown

Thickness (mm) x 2 pieces @: 8
Width (mm) x 2 pieces @: 42
Length (mm) x 2 pieces @: 150

Grade: KNSZM
Grade Name: Knife Scale Spalt Premium Mirror
Density (Kg/m3): 732
Est. Vol (m3): 0.00010
Est. Weight (g): 73.8