Just got a nice email from Anna at Bark River, she says that what they are calling that wood is
Red & Gold Maple Burl.
Pretty scales for sure!
G2
That is a beautiful knife. Thanks for sharing! I am a big BR knife fan and really like their A2 steel. I can get it really sharp and don't mind a bit that it stains or rusts if I forget to dry it. A few passes on my strop and it is always good as new!