{"product_id":"knife-scales-gun-grips-sapele","title":"Knife Scales Gun Grips -  Sapele","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\u003eSapele \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=\"\"\u003eSapele knife scales\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eItem Number: 2403.15.1029\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\"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.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cli\u003eCommon Name(s): Sapele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Entandrophragma cylindricum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistribution: Tropical Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTree Size: 100-150 ft (30-45 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage Dried Weight: 42 lbs\/ft3 (670 kg\/m3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecific Gravity: .55, .67\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJanka Hardness: 1,410 lbf (6,280 N)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModulus of Rupture: 15,930 lbf\/in2 (109.9 MPa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic Modulus: 1,746,000 lbf\/in2 (12.03 GPa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrushing Strength: 8,750 lbf\/in2 (60.4 MPa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 12.8%, T\/R Ratio: 1.5\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#374151\" face=\"Arial\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\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":44521550250077,"sku":"WSG-KNIFESCAL-VCJ","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_vcj-0-8bf277b7-b5f5-47cb-9ec7-e8acec8ecea4.jpg?v=1781355635","url":"https:\/\/woodshopgas.myshopify.com\/products\/knife-scales-gun-grips-sapele","provider":"Woodshop G.A.S.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}