Help IDing handle wood material

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Hey. I've got some really nice hardwood blocks I use for making handles and scales for my knives. They work great, but I have no idea what kind of wood it is. I do know its fine grain, but thats about it. As for why I don't know, its because I scavenge my wood from the bottom panels of crates used to ship lawnmowers and such. Some have told me it looks like ash, but I'm not sure. Would there be anybody out there who would be willing to let me send a sample to and who could identify the wood for me? I'll pay for shipping and everything. I just want to know what it is. They usually come in 1X2 form and vary in length, mainly becuase I cut out the nails and use those pieces to fire my forge. So, anybody interested?
 
How about taking a picture or 2 and posting them for us to look at you will get a lot more feedback on what type of wood it is.

Bob
 
These pics don't really show the grain very well, but thats the best I've got.
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Wood Craft and other woodworking supplies have boxes of wood blanks to help identify wood you may check on one of those, or take some to their store. They are very helpful.

You will probably need to cut and sand some small blocks and put a little oil on them so you can get a good look at the wood.
 
Patrickknives said:
Wood Craft and other woodworking supplies have boxes of wood blanks to help identify wood you may check on one of those, or take some to their store. They are very helpful.

You will probably need to cut and sand some small blocks and put a little oil on them so you can get a good look at the wood.
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Here is what it looks like with a coating a polyurethane if that helps.
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look like Hickory
I found some on pallets before
compare to a hamer,axe,or pick handle
you can find hickory on old wood drawers or gun stock
 
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I don't think anyone will be able to tell you for sure. Hickory gets my vote. Unless it's soft like pine and can easily be scratched by a fingernail..?
 
DustinHall said:
I don't think anyone will be able to tell you for sure. Hickory gets my vote. Unless it's soft like pine and can easily be scratched by a fingernail..?
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Oh, it definately not soft and is very fine grained. Its some of the toughest materials I've ever worked with, and I include steel in that list.
 
the hickory on those platform get even harder wit the age
ruins my planer blade a couples of times
 
It looks like hickory to me as well.

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Here, I posted some comparisons for you. The hickory I think looks the closest to your finished handles.
 
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