Knife Scales Gun Grips - Sapele
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Knife Scales Gun Grips - Sapele
$14.99
Sale price
$14.99
Regular price
$0.00
1 Set of bookmatched Sapele 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.
Sapele 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.
Sapele knife scales
Item Number: 2403.15.1029
"Sapele, known botanically as Entandrophragma cylindricum, is a highly prized African hardwood renowned for its exceptional qualities that make it an excellent choice for crafting knife scales and pen turning. Commonly referred to as Sapele Mahogany due to its close resemblance to genuine mahogany (Swietenia), this wood boasts a striking grain pattern and a natural luster that enhances the aesthetic appeal of finished items. Its interlocked grain not only contributes to a captivating visual effect but also imparts remarkable strength and durability, making it resistant to wear and conducive to finely detailed work. The wood's density and ability to take on a smooth, polished finish without splintering or chipping are essential for the precision required in knife scales and pen turning. Furthermore, Sapele's natural resistance to moisture and decay extends the longevity of products crafted from it, ensuring they remain timeless pieces of craftsmanship."
- Common Name(s): Sapele
- Scientific Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum
- Distribution: Tropical Africa
- Tree Size: 100-150 ft (30-45 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
- Average Dried Weight: 42 lbs/ft3 (670 kg/m3)
- Specific Gravity: .55, .67
- Janka Hardness: 1,410 lbf (6,280 N)
- Modulus of Rupture: 15,930 lbf/in2 (109.9 MPa)
- Elastic Modulus: 1,746,000 lbf/in2 (12.03 GPa)
- Crushing Strength: 8,750 lbf/in2 (60.4 MPa)
- Shrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 12.8%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
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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