Description
These Birdseye Maple Wood Scales for knife handles measure 1 1/2″ X 5″ X 3/8″. Used for do-it-yourself knife making, this blonde wood has dark knotty imperfections resembling a bird’s eye. Each package contains 2 pieces in a matched set. Sizes are approximate. Limited number in stock at any time.
Bird’s eye is a type of figure that is found in many kinds of wood. When speaking about wood, figure refers to the appearance of wood. In other words, when seen on a longitudinal surface (side-grain): a “figured wood” is not plain
This distinctive pattern appears as tiny, swirling eyes which disrupt the smooth lines of grain. It is somewhat similar to a burl. Although, it is quite different because the small knots that make the burl are missing.
Acer saccharum (sugar maple), is used most often for the Birdseye Maple Wood Scales but this figure can also be found in red maple, white ash, Cuban mahogany, American beech, black walnut, and yellow birch. Trees that grow in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States yield the greatest supply, along with some varieties in the Rocky Mountains. It is not uncommon in Huon Pine, which grows only in Tasmania. Although there are a few clues in a tree’s bark that indicate the lumber might have bird’s eye figure, it is usually necessary to fell the tree and cut it apart to know for sure.
One should be advised to use care in the tools one uses because there are more “eyes” in the wood and wrong tool can result in grain tearout . Also more “eyes” in the lumber the weaker the wood tends to be.
And as always, the Birdseye Maple Wood Scales is available for purchase in the store or online. In fact, we offer free shipping for online orders over $100.00. Additionally, online order with in-store pick up is also available. Call us at 502-897-9552 with any questions you may have regarding this item. Or you can email us at info@heimerdingercutlery.com. Thanks for your interest in this item.
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