Knife Scales Gun Grips - Red Ironbark
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Knife Scales Gun Grips - Red Ironbark
$15.99
Sale price
$15.99
Regular price
$0.00
1 Set of bookmatched Red Ironbark 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.
Red Ironbark 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.
Red Ironbark knife scales
Item Number: 2403.15.1020
"Red Ironbark, scientifically known as Eucalyptus sideroxylon, is a highly regarded material for crafting knife scales and pen turning due to its remarkable density, durability, and natural beauty. This Australian native timber is known for its deep red to dark brown hues, which add a distinctive character and elegance to the finished products. Its exceptional hardness and resistance to wear make it an ideal choice for knife scales, providing a sturdy and long-lasting grip that can withstand the rigors of daily use. For pen turning, the fine grain and the ability to polish to a high sheen allow artisans to create exquisite, durable writing instruments with a comfortable feel and an aesthetic appeal. The combination of these qualities, along with its resistance to splitting and cracking, positions Red Ironbark as a premium material in the crafting of high-quality, artisanal tools and accessories."
- Common Name(s): Red Ironbark
- Scientific Name: Eucalyptus sideroxylon
- Distribution: Australia
- Tree Size: 30-100 ft (9-30 m) tall, 1-3 ft (.3-1.0 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 77 lbs/ft3 (1,235 kg/m3)
- Specific Gravity: .99, 1.24 (12% MC)
- Janka Hardness: 3,366 lbf (14,970 N)
- Modulus of Rupture: 23,370 lbf/in2 (161.0 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus: 2,743,000 lbf/in2 (18.92 GPa)
- Crushing Strength: 12,740 lbf/in2 (87.9 MPa)
- Shrinkage: Radial: 5.6%, Tangential: 8.6%, Volumetric: 13.2%
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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