Depth of wood inlay cutout...

[Superman]

Question...what is the depth of the cutout made in the handle of a Sebenza for the wood inlay to go into?

Thanks!

 

[Dr. Evil]

It is wafer thin, Monsieur.

 

[Superman]

OK, how about in terms of measurement? Like 20 thou, 40 thou, etc.?

Thanks!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Chris had mentioned that it is 50 thousandths.

G2

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[Superman]

Thanks! Now anyone know where I can find abalone or black lip pearl in 50 thou thickness?

 

[stjames]

Shudderrr!

 

[FK]

Superman,
The wood inlay is not smooth with the titanium. The inlay material is about .060"+ above the surrounding surface. Total thickness of inlay would be approx. .110" -> .120" after finishing.

Regards,
FK

 

[Superman]

Thanks for all the replies!

Don't worry James...I am not going to rip any wood out of my Seb!

I am thinking of getting an extra front handle slab from CRK and milling a pocket in it and inlaying abalone or pearl. Only I want it to be more flush with the handle than the wood is on a wood inlay. Anyone know of any sources for the inlay material?

TIA,

Steve

 

[Chris Reeve Knives]

You might be interested in taking a look at this page - the picture is not all that clear but the information might help. http://www.chrisreeve.com/woodsebenzacomments.html .

Anne