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I just got a batch of 62 blocks of Old Growth Redwood Burl back from getting stabilized at K&G.
Today was spent getting them cleaned up. I will start posting them in our web store tomorrow.
They were all cut from the same burl slab, but it looks like there will be a good variety with each piece a bit different from the others.
Here is a glimpse of what will be available on Wednesday.

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b yond said:
Beautiful!
How does one stabilize a redwood burl?
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Wood that is to be used for knife handle material is stabilized in it's own unique way.
Dry wood to be stabilized is placed in a chamber under a vacuum. The stabilizing agent (chemicals) are released into the chamber with the wood. The wood and chemicals undergo a period of time under vacuum followed by a time under high pressure. After the wood has been completely penetrated or infused with the chemicals the wood is then heat cured in ovens. This changes the liquid stabilizing agent into a solid. When properly done the chemicals penetrate the wood grain and fibers and turn into a solid giving the wood additional weight and hardness for increased durability. This helps to limit the possibility of warping, cracking and other problems that can occur with wood when used under extreme conditions. Stabilized wood is usually easier to work with and finish than natural wood because some open pores and voids become filled and the wood now has a more evenly distributed hardness.
 
Burl Source said:
Wood that is to be used for knife handle material is stabilized in it's own unique way.
Dry wood to be stabilized is placed in a chamber under a vacuum. The stabilizing agent (chemicals) are released into the chamber with the wood. The wood and chemicals undergo a period of time under vacuum followed by a time under high pressure. After the wood has been completely penetrated or infused with the chemicals the wood is then heat cured in ovens. This changes the liquid stabilizing agent into a solid. When properly done the chemicals penetrate the wood grain and fibers and turn into a solid giving the wood additional weight and hardness for increased durability. This helps to limit the possibility of warping, cracking and other problems that can occur with wood when used under extreme conditions. Stabilized wood is usually easier to work with and finish than natural wood because some open pores and voids become filled and the wood now has a more evenly distributed hardness.
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Thanks!
 
I have started adding the new stabilized blocks to the web store. I will be adding several dozen more throughout the day.
The photo shows the batch I just finished adding.
If you click on the photo it will take you to the section of the store with the brand new pieces.
 
I just finished adding the rest of the new blocks of stabilized Redwood Burl to our web store.
Lots of really nice pieces to choose from.
 
Tomorrow I will start getting these blocks cleaned up and ready to go into the store.
A lot of good pieces, many I will be able to sell at lower, budget prices.
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I remember the last time you listed Redwood similar to this on your website and I really wished I had grabbed a piece then. I just sent an order and will be saving it for a future project or to send to a knifemaker. Really love all the stuff you put on your site.
- BN
 
Burl Source said:
Thank You David.
You picked one of the very best blocks.
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Its actually Julian haha. David is the name of my cousin. I really wanted that block but I wasn't able to place a order myself at the movement so I had him place it for me. Earlier I had asked you to identify a piece of burl I had which you did as Manzanita burl. Have you seen this wood used for knife handles before and is there any chance you may be carrying stablilized variants of it in the future?
 
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