Buckeye Burl - what can you tell me about it?

[Oyster]

I have two knives in this wood, a Lil’ Lady and an OKT Mamushi.
I have admired a host of other knives here on the forum and have drooled over the Woodsman that tiogatires currently has for sale (unfortunately, it’s too big for my uses ).
As much as I love my knives in Osage, DIW and bog oak, Buckeye Burl is probably my current favorite of the bunch with amazing patterns and colors. But I really don’t know much about it.
How does it compare to other woods in its properties?

 

[RobbieB]

It is freaking awesome! In my opinion, it is some of the most attractive and interesting wood I've seen on a knife. Here's information on Buckeye:
http://www.wood-database.com/buckeye/

 

[Tim the Wizard]

It is quite soft in natural state, Most buckeye burl used for knife scales are vacuum stabilized with a plastic resin. Pretty stuff.

 

[Tim the Wizard]

 

[Oyster]

Thanks both. I absolutely agree that it’s “some of the most attractive and interesting” wood. Like I said, it’s currently probably my favorite of all, hence I want to know more about it.

 

[Oyster]

I assume it’s okay to post my OKT.
I will read the link that R RobbieB shared

 

[Lady1911]

Oyster - I was hoping you’d post a pic!

From the Wood Database:
The burl sections of Buckeye are much more prized, and their light-on-dark knot clusters, and unique, almost black discolorations make them sought after for a variety of specialty and hobbyist applications.

Seeing pics of the Burl next to the regular buckeye planks, it’s hard to believe that it’s the same wood. I also think it looks great paired with red, as well as blue.

 

[Oyster]

Tim the Wizard those are both stunning examples. Thanks for sharing

 

[Warrior108]

All of these! There’s just something about the buckeye burl with natural liners and blue stripes, though. It adds a classy, unique look.

Tekton Oyster
Buckeye w/ black and orange isn't too shabby either

 

[Oyster]

Reading the database it appears to be less robust than other woods, so probably better for smaller knives rather than for larger, hard-use blades.

I’m absolutely sold on how it looks. I was looking to gain a better understanding of its properties, e.g., strength, propensity to move or crack, mold/rot-resistance etc etc

ETA: if the next Group Buy is the Handyman as proposed by @VANCE then I feel it would be a nice choice if offered

 

[Tekton]

Tekton Oyster
Buckeye w/ black and orange isn't too shabby either

I know that orange pinstripes are well-loved by many but it doesn't do anything for me.

 

[Oyster]

I know that orange pinstripes are well-loved by many but it doesn't do anything for me.

Buckeye over natural with orange (or red) is a very nice combo and works well, imo.

 

[Warrior108]

I know that orange pinstripes are well-loved by many but it doesn't do anything for me.

I usually don't prefer them but it brings out some of the tones in that particular piece.

 

[Oyster]

I usually don't prefer them but it brings out some of the tones in that particular piece.

That particular piece is also a particular stunner

 

[pertinux]

Black and white ain't too shabby:

[The information about the wood's properties is interesting, but I mostly just figure if @Fiddleback puts a given wood on a knife, I'm good to go. ]

~ P.

 

[tiogatires]

You’re making me question selling this.

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[Warrior108]

You’re making me question selling this.

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[tiogatires]

Not any more

 

[Oyster]

You’re making me question selling this.

It’s pretty remarkable. I guess it’ll come down to whether utility or pure joy of ownership wins out...

Decisions, decisions... *grumble*

 

[Oyster]

http://burlsource.us/stabilized-wood-info/

I very much appreciated Tim the Wizard ’s post but, to be completely honest, as a relative knife newbie, I didn’t really know what it meant in practical terms. I found the above link to be helpful...