Knife Scales Gun Grips - Louro Preto (Wormy)
$11.99
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Knife Scales Gun Grips - Louro Preto (Wormy)
$11.99
Sale price
$11.99
Regular price
$0.00
1 Set of bookmatched Louro Preto 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.
Louro Preto 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.
Louro Preto knife scales
Item Number: 2403.15.1023
"Louro Preto, scientifically known as Cordia glabrata, is a highly valued wood species renowned for its exceptional qualities, making it an ideal choice for crafting knife scales and pen turning. This South American hardwood is celebrated for its stunning visual appeal, featuring a rich, deep color palette that ranges from dark brown to black, often accented with attractive golden or reddish streaks. Its dense and fine-grained structure not only contributes to the wood's luxurious aesthetic but also ensures durability and resistance to wear, crucial attributes for knife handles and pens which undergo frequent handling. Moreover, Louro Preto's workability, despite its hardness, allows artisans to achieve precise and intricate designs, enhancing the uniqueness and desirability of the finished products. These characteristics, coupled with its natural beauty and strength, position Louro Preto as a top-tier material for high-quality, artisanal woodworking projects."
- Common Name(s): Louro Preto
- Scientific Name: Cordia glabrata
- Distribution: Tropical South America
- Tree Size: 65-100 ft (20-30 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-0.9 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 54 lbs/ft3 (865 kg/m3)
- Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .69, .86
- Janka Hardness: 2,540 lbf (11,300 N)
- Modulus of Rupture: 14,800 lbf/in2 (102.0 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus: 1,753,000 lbf/in2 (12.09 GPa)
- Crushing Strength: 8,370 lbf/in2 (57.7 MPa)
- Shrinkage: Radial: 4.6%, Tangential: 8.0%, Volumetric: 12.4%, 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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