Case peanut in Dark Oak

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I am wanting to get a case peanut and found one with dark oak handles. How does this material hold up. If it does not hold up well I will probably get a medium stockman with the yellow synthetic handles.
 
Reading a vendor description of Case's 'ARL (Antique River Logs) Dark Oak', the wood apparently comes from salvaged old-growth oak that's been submerged in water for 200+ years, which is apparently responsible for this wood's dark patina. Furniture makers also like to use such water-stained woods recovered from old bridges, pilings & such, and if they've survived that, there shouldn't be any reason for concern. Oak is one of the toughest & most durable woods out there anyway, so I wouldn't worry about it holding up.


David
 
It's a natural handle material, any time you use natural handle materials there is the possibility of having an issue. That said, the ebony on my Tribal Spear expanded away from the liners, I could get a piece of construction paper in the gap. Sent it in to Case and it's perfect now. I don't know if they replaced it, heated it and fixed it, I can't see any resin or glue on the knife. Whatever they did they took care of me. I would get it and carry it in good health.

Darth Vanadium, Grand High Muckba of the Cult of the Peanut
 
Oak is very durable, that is a much better option IMO for a traditional knife over any type of man-made material.
 
I noticed that Case used a registered trademark for "antique river logs" so I Googled it and they have their own website:

http://www.antiqueriverlogs.com/the-story/

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The Joiner family has been navigating Kentucky rivers for five generations...


....Two centuries have passed since these logs broke loose from their rafts and sank to become a marriage of water, wood, and minerals.

Now each Mineral Infused log holds its “one of a kind” fingerprint.

Antique River Logs® reclaims rare virgin timber with highly dense growth rings, 3-5 times more per inch than new growth. This is one of the many features that make our Antique River Logs® Old Growth Forest materials the number one choice for architects, designers, and craftsman.

Wood products crafted from river-reclaimed logs have a unique color range and variety of characteristics. The under water environment creates a unique palate of colors and patina. The infusion of minerals from the river enhances their luster and beauty.

Antique River Logs® river-reclaimed wood is an exquisite, environmentally sustainable, and exclusive product with an extraordinary story....
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Thanks for looking that up, Jake. I never would have found that, but found it really interesting.
 
knarfeng said:
Thanks for looking that up, Jake. I never would have found that, but found it really interesting.
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I'll echo Frank's comment. Very interesting. Thanks, Jake.
 
Until reading this thread, I hadn't heard of either! According to Boker product information the "bog oak" is also century old.

Pure cutting enjoyment due to its strictly function-oriented design. Scandinavian design, clear shape expression, perfect handling. Stainless blades made from 250 layers of forged, stainless Damascus steel. Premium grip scales made from century-old bog oak. Blade length 8 5/8". Overall length 13 3/8". Thickness 2.6 mm. Weight 8.1 oz.
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BRL has previously posted about the anti-microbial properties of wood which may also be of interest to folks considering wood as a handle material. According to a study that he quoted, dry wood had some anti-microbial properties but they were diminished by oil and/wax. So a dry handle or cutting block is healthier. An oiled/waxed handle or cutting board is prettier.

I think most knife handles are oiled or waxed at the factory. Modoc ED said that he dehydrated the Osage orange handle on one of his knives w/ alcohol as preparation for use. I meant to ask him if it was for sanitary purposes but forgot. I think dehydrating might be a bit risky since it may warp the handle. You could use a graded alcohol series...50%, 70%, 90%, 100%... but there still might be some risk. Dehydrating wood handles is not something that I've tried but graded series are typically used for dehydration of materials. The final step after an alcohol series is sometimes xylene. An oiled or waxed handle will probably look much more attractive though. Iirc, Tony Bose recommended lemon oil.
 
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The source I found quoted 3,000 years. A google search shows many returns with references to thousands of years. Maybe Boker did did older and some not so old. Nice stuff for sure!
 
Fascinating, informative thread! Thanks for your educational contributions, Jake! :thumbup::thumbup:

- GT
 
supratentorial said:
Until reading this thread, I hadn't heard of either! According to Boker product information the "bog oak" is also century old.



BRL has previously posted about the anti-microbial properties of wood which may also be of interest to folks considering wood as a handle material. According to a study that he quoted, dry wood had some anti-microbial properties but they were diminished by oil and/wax. So a dry handle or cutting block is healthier. An oiled/waxed handle or cutting board is prettier.

I think most knife handles are oiled or waxed at the factory. Modoc ED said that he dehydrated the Osage orange handle on one of his knives w/ alcohol as preparation for use. I meant to ask him if it was for sanitary purposes but forgot. I think dehydrating might be a bit risky since it may warp the handle. You could use a graded alcohol series...50%, 70%, 90%, 100%... but there still might be some risk. Dehydrating wood handles is not something that I've tried but graded series are typically used for dehydration of materials. The final step after an alcohol series is sometimes xylene. An oiled or waxed handle will probably look much more attractive though. Iirc, Tony Bose recommended lemon oil.
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Jake - The reason I used alcohol was simply to remove any oil or grease from the covers and it was handy. I didn't use it to sanitize the covers. The purpose of the grease removal was to see how untreated orange Osage would age if carried over time - it did darken in color somewhat but not much. Further, I thought I might stain the Osage cover with Min-Wax's "Ebony" stain - I haven't yet but still might.

Good info in your posts Jake - thanks.
 
check out NZ Kauri Pine timber if you want centuries old swamp timber.
 
I have a garden bench made from teak from a British ship captured at the Battle of Trafalgar. Maybe I should saw it up for knife scales! :eek: :D
 
Armenate, Did you buy the peanut? ....no more rhyming now I mean it. :D

Good info, Gary. Thank you, Ed and GT.

Jack Black said:
I have a garden bench made from teak from a British ship captured at the Battle of Trafalgar. Maybe I should saw it up for knife scales! :eek: :D
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It *might* be a good idea to ask the wife first. :D

meako said:
check out NZ Kauri Pine timber if you want centuries old swamp timber.
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Is this it?

festerfromnzed said:
Lovely stuff!..im very familiar with it...heres part of my friends lounge suite...its a 5 piece set.....a few knife handles here eh boys!!....and a probably little known fact, is that some of the best of our standing Kauri,was exported to the USA to build to build places like san francisco etc....................FES

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I picked up couple of these, too hard to pass up for the price. F&F is nice on both, love the scales. Mini Trapper and Peanut:






 
Those would be ideal companion pieces to a nice over / under scattergun. And a great dog of course.
 
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