Bill Post Uses an Exotic Wood from his Backyard

[BackwoodsInventions]

Had an interesting visit with Bill Post of Kingsland, Arkansas yesterday. He told me--at the Arkansas Knifemakers Show earlier this year--that he's the only knifemaker to use Delta Post Oak wood for handles. After a little research, I learned that Delta Post Oaks are pretty common in the Mississippi Valley area, and this wood is used for common purposes, such as railroad cross-ties. So yesterday he explained how the Delta Post Oaks that grow near his home are not typical at all. Because they grow in rare soil (on a Nature Conservancy Preserve), these trees are dwarfed, knotted and very dense. That's why they make such great, unique knife handles. Isn't it cool that you don't have to go to South America or another far away place to find an exotic wood? You can read more about Bill's knives and watch my video here: (( unauhorized advertising ))

 

[Mike Turner]

Because they grow in rare soil (on a Nature Conservancy Preserve), these trees are dwarfed, knotted and very dense. That's why they make such great, unique knife handles. Isn't it cool that you don't have to go to South America or another far away place to find an exotic wood?

Just a question here, so is he harvesting this wood legally from a nature conservancy preserve or is he stealing it?

 

[ryts100]

Just a question here, so is he harvesting this wood legally from a nature conservancy preserve or is he stealing it?

In the video he says he harvests the deadfalls I think.

 

[BackwoodsInventions]

Thanks for the question. Because he owns land adjacent to the Nature Conservancy's Kingsland Prairie Preserve, Bill has been given permission to harvest Delta Post Oak wood from the deads and falls. It's a special case, which results in unique knife handles. Of course, he uses other materials, too.

 

[BackwoodsInventions]

Uh-oh...just got nailed for unauthorized advertising. Sorry, I was trying to post some interesting information. I'll be more careful!

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Bill doesn't mention or show this wood on his website. Too bad, I would have liked to see what it looks like.

 

[BackwoodsInventions]

You can see it on mine. I'm often amazed at the stories and demos I see at shows, and then you go to that person's website and there's no trace of it. There are a lot of people who are very skilled, but really need some help with marketing. That's what I'm trying to do.