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Premium Knife Supply is the place to go to get unique, one of a kind handle material for that custom knife build! Blocks have the image of the item being sold so that you know what you are getting and can pick out he colors and grain pattern that works for you!
Ironwood is a very hard and dense wood, somewhat hard to work with, but it is absolutely one of my favorite woods when it is finished! When in the sun, the lighter areas shimmer in the light! It turns out fantastic! Ironwood is used for show pieces because of the uniqueness of the characteristics.
Desert Ironwood comes from Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico. Ironwood heartwood color ranges from an orangish yellow to a darker red or brown, with darker violet to black streaks. Some pieces may be almost entirely black. Narrow yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood.
Due to the small size of the tree, grain can be wild or gnarled. Fine even texture and excellent natural luster.
Desert Ironwood is perhaps one of the most highly-regarding of all woods in knife-making. With its density, stability, and grain patterns and colors creating a unique combination of characteristics that’s ideal for custom decorative handles. It’s also favored for carving by the indigenous Seri people now living in the state of Sonora in Mexico.
Ironwood, after cutting, receives a grade, C, B, A, A+-, or A+. The grade is based on colors, grain, and any inclusions. The item number in the listing indicated the grade it received. These blocks are normally cut at 1 3/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 3/16 inches, but can vary slightly. With the blocks you can cut this down to make scales and have a bit leftover, or use it as hidden tang material.
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