Knife Scales Gun Grips - Leopardwood
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Knife Scales Gun Grips - Leopardwood
$14.99
Sale price
$14.99
Regular price
$0.00
1 Set of bookmatched Leopardwood 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.
Leopardwood 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.
Leopardwood knife scales
Item Number: 2403.15.1012
- Common Name(s): Leopardwood, Lacewood, Ironwood
- Scientific Name: Roupala montana
- Distribution: Found primarily in regions of South America, particularly Brazil and Peru.
- Tree Size: Typically grows to heights ranging from 50 to 60 feet.
- Average Dried Weight: Around 49 lbs/ft³ (790 kg/m³)
- Specific Gravity: Approximately 0.79
- Janka Hardness: Scores around 2,230 lbf (9,920 N)
- Modulus of Rupture: Varies, but typically ranges from 18,000 to 20,500 lbf/in² (124 to 141 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus: Typically ranges from 2,090,000 to 2,300,000 lbf/in² (14.4 to 15.9 GPa)
- Crushing Strength: Approximately 11,900 lbf/in² (82.1 MPa)
- Shrinkage: Radial: Varies depending on specific conditions, but typically around 3.3%.
"Leopardwood, scientifically known as Roupala montana, earns its reputation as an exceptional choice for woodworking projects owing to its striking appearance and versatile properties. Recognized for its distinctive grain patterns resembling the spots of a leopard, this wood showcases a captivating blend of golden-brown hues interspersed with darker markings, enhancing the visual appeal of any finished piece. Renowned for its moderate density and fine texture, Leopardwood is easily workable, allowing craftsmen to carve, turn, and shape it with precision. Its inherent stability and resistance to warping make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from furniture and cabinetry to decorative accents and musical instruments. Additionally, Leopardwood's durability and resistance to decay ensure the longevity of woodworking creations, making it a favored choice among artisans seeking both aesthetic beauty and functional reliability in their projects."
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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