{"product_id":"knife-scales-gun-grips-oregon-myrtle-california-bay-laurel","title":"Knife Scales Gun Grips -  Oregon Myrtle (California Bay Laurel)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Set of bookmatched \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMyrtle \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003eknife handle scales.    \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eThe scales in the photos are the ones for sale. You will be sent the scales in the photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe scales pictured are sanded and then buffed with the Beall system. No other finish is applied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\" style=\"\"\u003eMyrtle knife scales\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eItem Number: 2403.15.1019\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Oregon Myrtle, scientifically known as Umbellularia californica, and also commonly referred to as California Bay Laurel, presents an exceptional option for knife handles due to its impressive blend of beauty and durability. This wood boasts a rich, golden-brown hue with intricate grain patterns, lending an elegant and distinctive appearance to knife handles. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Oregon Myrtle is renowned for its remarkable strength and resistance to wear, ensuring longevity and reliability in daily knife use. Its fine texture allows for precise carving and shaping, resulting in ergonomic handles that fit comfortably in the hand. Additionally, Oregon Myrtle's natural oils provide inherent protection against moisture and decay, further enhancing its durability and longevity. With its striking aesthetics and exceptional durability, Oregon Myrtle stands out as a premier choice for crafting high-quality and visually captivating knife handles.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommon Name(s): Oregon Myrtle, California Bay Laurel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Umbellularia californica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution: Coastal regions of southwest Oregon and California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Size: 65-130 ft (20-40 m) tall, 2-3 ft (.6-1 m) trunk diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Dried Weight: 45 lbs\/ft3 (720 kg\/m3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific Gravity: .55 (.72)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJanka Hardness: 1,480 lbf (6,580 N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulus of Rupture: 14,800 psi (102.0 MPa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic Modulus: 1,730,000 psi (11.93 GPa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing Strength: 8,440 psi (58.2 MPa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrinkage: Radial: 4.6%\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#374151\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003eAs always, I select and hand cut each blank from larger stock. You won't get anything I would not want for myself.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eLocated in Texas, we are proudly American owned and operated.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Woodshop GAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44521532981341,"sku":"WSG-KNIFESCAL-BCZ","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5105\/9805\/files\/product-img-wsg_knifescal_bcz-0-a4ec768e-b72e-478a-b132-3877fceab232.jpg?v=1781355231","url":"https:\/\/woodshopgas.myshopify.com\/products\/knife-scales-gun-grips-oregon-myrtle-california-bay-laurel","provider":"Woodshop G.A.S.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}