Knife Scales Gun Grips - Chechen
$12.99
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Knife Scales Gun Grips - Chechen
$12.99
Sale price
$12.99
Regular price
$0.00
1 Set of bookmatched Chechen 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.
Chechen 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.
Chechen knife scales
Item Number: 2403.15.1043
"Chechen wood, scientifically known as Metopium brownei and often referred to as "Caribbean Rosewood" or "Black Poisonwood," is a prized material for woodworkers. This hardwood, native to Central America and the Caribbean, features a rich reddish-brown color with dark brown streaks and a fine, straight grain. Woodworkers appreciate Chechen for its workability, allowing for precise detailing and carving. The wood's natural luster and polished finish make it an attractive choice for crafting fine furniture, flooring, and decorative items. Renowned for its durability and resistance to decay, Chechen is favored for both functional and aesthetic woodworking projects, offering a unique combination of visual appeal and robust performance."
- Common Name(s): Caribbean Rosewood, Black Poisonwood
- Scientific Name: Metopium brownei
- Distribution: Caribbean, Central and South America
- Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 1-2 ft (.3-.6 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 61 lbs/ft3 (975 kg/m3)
- Specific Gravity: .79, .98
- Janka Hardness: 2,250 lbf (10,010 N)
- Modulus of Rupture: 17,200 psi (118.6 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus: 2,010,000 psi (13.86 GPa)
- Crushing Strength: 9,210 psi (63.5 MPa)
- Shrinkage: Radial: 4.6%, Tangential: 8.0%, Volumetric: 12.2%, T/R Ratio: 1.7
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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