Knife Scales Gun Grips - Bird's Eye Brazilian Tigerwood
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Knife Scales Gun Grips - Bird's Eye Brazilian Tigerwood
$14.99
Sale price
$14.99
Regular price
$0.00
1 Set of bookmatched Bird's Eye Brazilian Tigerwood knife handle scales.
The scales in the photos are the ones for sale. You will be sent the scales in the photos.
The knife scales are 1-1/2" x 3/8" x 5". Slight variations in size ( +/- 1/16") are to be expected as these are cut individually.
The scales pictured are sanded and then buffed with the Beall system. No other finish is applied.
Bird's Eye Brazilian Tigerwood knife scales
The knife scales are 1-1/2" x 3/8" x 5". Slight variations in size ( +/- 1/16") are to be expected as these are cut individually.
The scales pictured are sanded and then buffed with the Beall system. No other finish is applied.
Bird's Eye Brazilian Tigerwood knife scales
Item Number: 2403.15.1013
"Brazilian Tigerwood, also known as Goncalo Alves (Astronium spp.), is a striking wood renowned for its distinctive appearance and exceptional properties, making it an excellent choice for knife scales and pen turning projects. The wood features a unique combination of colors ranging from reddish-brown to yellowish-brown, with dark streaks that resemble tiger stripes, hence its name. This distinctive grain pattern adds visual interest and character to finished pieces, making them stand out among other wood types. Brazilian Tigerwood's moderate density and fine texture make it highly workable, allowing for precise shaping and detailing essential for crafting intricate knife scales and pen blanks. Moreover, its inherent durability and resistance to wear ensure longevity and reliability in these applications. Craftsmen seeking to create eye-catching and distinctive knives and pens often turn to Brazilian Tigerwood for its striking appearance and exceptional workability."
- Common Name(s): Goncalo Alves, Tigerwood
- Scientific Name: Astronium spp.
- Distribution: Native to South America, particularly Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
- Tree Size: Can reach heights of 100 to 130 feet with trunk diameters of 3 to 5 feet
- Average Dried Weight: Approximately 57 lbs/ft3 (910 kg/m3)
- Specific Gravity: 0.91
- Janka Hardness: 2,170 lbf (9,650 N)
- Modulus of Rupture: 22,510 lbf/in2 (155.1 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus: 2,080,000 lbf/in2 (14.34 GPa)
- Crushing Strength: 10,670 lbf/in2 (73.5 MPa)
- Shrinkage: Radial: 5.6%, Tangential: 9.3%, Volumetric: 14.5%
As always, I select and hand cut each blank from larger stock. You won't get anything I would not want for myself.
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