Hickory for scales?

[Phil705]

I have some left-over hickory trim from some kitchen cabinets we had done. It is moderately grained, not dramatic but interesting. Before I have it stabilized, any thoughts on pro and cons as wood for knife scales?

Phil705
Winthrop WA

 

[JasonSCarter]

Good stuff, a little plain but good for users!

Jason

 

[Troop]

It's open-grained; be sure to seal it well. The stabilizing should help some.

 

[mete]

Tough wood !! Normally rather plain grained.

 

[GrizzlyBear]

I would bet hickory would be good for camp knives or heavy use kitchen knives. It's not flashy at all, but it is a very tough wood.

 

[Phil705]

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Fiddleback]

Stabalized and dyed brown at WSSI. I only added the dye to bring out the curl.