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MaxCast

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Can you guys and gals tell me what kind wood is on this 110?



Two line inverted, integrated spacer, brass rocker. Can take another pic if needed. Wood is solid non laminate.

Thanks.
 
Looks like Macassar ebony to me.
Sometimes it's much lighter like yours and sometimes it's half dark and half light.
Most times it's darker with the nice streaks in it.
 
Max, I saw you ask this in the Sunday photo show and I failed to give you a reply. Your model is within the time frame when Buck was using solid Macassar ebony. Some of those wood handles give different colors and streaks. (as Stumps says) It looks like you got some wood with good character. Look up that wood today from cutlery outlets who are selling it for handles. It cost more than a entire Buck knife cost today. DM
 
Thanks Gents for your help. Made the notes on my spreadsheet. If you're ever in SW MI a local brew or wine is on me. We have some pretty tasty stuff in MI.
 
I really wish Buck would go back to using this wood. It was really special, especially on a relatively inexpensive knife (by today's standards). I also wish they would give us some good African black ebony in the custom shop.
 
I agree Doc. Or even some nice burl solid wood scales. I've seen some nice burl 1911 grips as well as the Buck fixed blades. A good idea for the SPS. I posted a pic of a 112 in this last sps. The back ground was Bubinga and is what my speakers are venered with.
 
What makes this piece different, and special, is that the wood is quartersawn. Most handles have wood that is plainsawn. The difference is that for plainsawn wood the cut is parallel to the growth rings. With quartersawn, the growth rings are perpendicular to the surface. In addition, quartersawn surfaces show ray cells that are perpendicular to the growth rings. Some woodworkers select quartersawn wood for the special effect it provides. This was especially true of Arts and Crafts furniture from 100 years ago. I put an arrow in the photo pointing to the ray cells.

Bert

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I've had a 110 with Macassar ebony and Diamond Macassar ebony on my new one and my eyes can't tell the difference. I guess I'm lucky to be wood blind since I find them both beautiful! It's some what that way on rosewood to but not as much so.
 
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