{"product_id":"knife-scales-gun-grips-zambian-rosewood","title":"Knife Scales Gun Grips -  Zambian Rosewood","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"inkfrog_crosspromo_top\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003clink href=\"\/\/open.inkfrog.com\/templates\/designer\/styles\/user\/255245.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\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\u003eZambian Rosewood \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=\"\"\u003eZambian Rosewood knife scales\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003eItem Number: 2403.15.1018\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\"Zambian Rosewood, known for its striking grain patterns and deep, rich colors, ranging from dark chocolate brown to a lighter purplish hue, is a premium choice for crafting knife scales and pen turning. Its dense and durable nature ensures long-lasting wear, making it particularly suited for the fine detailing and precision required in knife handles and elegant writing instruments. The wood's natural oils contribute to a smooth finish, enhancing the tactile experience and the overall aesthetic appeal. Moreover, Zambian Rosewood works well with tools, allowing artisans to shape and carve with precision, ensuring that the intricate details desired in custom knife scales and pens are achievable. 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