Handle Materials Galore.....!

[Daniel Koster]

Here are some pics of the handle materials I have on hand right now. It's mostly stabilized woods...but I also have giraffe bone, stag and some synthetics (which are easy to come by ).


First 2 pics have handle materials already mostly cut out and glued to liners.

Handle Materials pic 1

Handle Materials pic 2

You can also see the stabilized curly maple I have....lots of it.
Actually...this is only the "premium" stuff.



In this pic...are all the high-dollar materials...Koa, Kauri, Ironwood, Giraffe bone, stag, jigged bone...and a box of "user-grade" stabilized woods.

In the two boxes underneath (in the middle) are more stabilized curly maple. The middle box is two-tone...the bottom is regular figure. Still quite curly...but not exhibition grade.

Handle Materials pic 3

Next in line...my premium box of stabilized woods.

Handle Materials pic 4

Box on the left is my "toss box"....extras...cut-offs...small pieces...irregular sizes, etc. The tray on the right has specific pieces for specific orders.

Handle Materials pic 5

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[Daniel Koster]

More pics....

Large blocks of cocobolo...nicely figured!

Handle Materials pic 6

Various oversize pieces of wood

Handle Materials pic 7

Bocote, Purpleheart, Cocobolo and Pomelle Sapelle


Last but certainly not least...a big piece of Kauri. Waiting to be cut up and stabilized.

Handle Materials pic 8

 

[Daniel Koster]

All-in-all....adds up to around $6000
(not including the toss-box...or the uncut Kauri)




And I couldn't help but buy more at the Blade Show..........*sigh*






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[cybrok]

What is the darkest wood you have?

 

[Daniel Koster]

African Blackwood - you can see it in the bottom of Pic 4

 

[cybrok]

African Blackwood - you can see it in the bottom of Pic 4

Now I know what I want for Christmas

 

[Daniel Koster]

Toss box pic...


I don't have the energy to list all the various pieces...if you have a question about a specific piece...I'll be happy to let you know what I think it is.

 

[Jared Stenoien]

What would shipping be for the very nice lighter yellowish piece in the center, the piece two pieces below that, the greenish one next to that, and the wavy ironwood piece at the top? Also, is the knife part of your offer?

 

[Daniel Koster]

$8 to be safe. Thanks! :thumbup:


knife not included!

 

[OldPhysics]

Looks like you've got stock for years to come.

You're going to be making a lot of Knife Knuts very happy! :thumbup:

 

[texasrecurve]

Hey Daniel, how much for shipping on the stag pieces wrapped in blue tape, the burly looking chunk to the right of that, and the other two bone looking pieces in the center of the picture? Thanks, it would be going to 76450

Rodney

 

[heisler]

I'd like a piece or two, but how much would shipping to Canada cost me? Can you fit handle slabs into an envelope?

 

[Jared Stenoien]

Do you have a paypal? How should I get the money to you?

 

[azmike]

Daniel, If its not all spoken for, i would like a few pieces. the sister-in-law asked that i make her a white handled knife for herb cutting (bone or antler).
and any of the woods would suit me fine. let me know and we can work out something to cover it (and the shipping). thanks - azmike

 

[Daniel Koster]

I do have paypal....if you don't mind covering the 2.9% + 0.30 fee.

= dan AT kosterknives DOT com


Let's say this:

For any one or two pieces...shipping to the Continental USA would be $5.

For a half-dozen or more....it goes in a flat rate box (or similar) = $8

If it fits in a padded envelope = $3 (need to buy the envelopes)


www.usps.com has international rates...I think airmail would be comparable in price...but might take a long time....priority would be better....but too expensive.

 

[ajcz]

got any oak?
and what would it cost for scales?
4 to 5 inches long

 

[Daniel Koster]

I used to have a piece of oak burl (rare)...but didn't see it when I was diggin' around today.


I've got other woods tougher than oak with better finishing properties...if you're interested.

 

[ajcz]

im looking for something to handle my first knife in

 

[Daniel Koster]

How about a piece of bocote? Easy to work, hard wood. Email me your address and $5 to cover shipping and I'll send you a piece.

 

[ajcz]

whats the dimensions? and can i see a pic of it?