Knife and Mystery Wood

[G L Drew]

I don't know what the wood is on this handle. It was growing in the swamp behind my son's house, dead without bark or leaves so not easy to identify. If I were to guess I would call it ash with strange burls.

Forged from 5160
Flat grind
Distal tapered tang and blade
Hand sanded to 400 grit on the grind, forge marks on the flats
Unknown wood handle stabilized in my shop
Overall length: 10 3/8 inches
Blade: 6 1/8 inches
Riveted leather scabbard

$155 ----SOLD----delivered to the US or Canada. My PayPal account is gldrewknives@yahoo.com I will also take your check with time to clear or a USPS money order.

 

[Briggz]

it looks like some juniper burl slabs I have

Sweet looking

 

[G L Drew]

it looks like some juniper burl slabs I have

Sweet looking

Not Juniper, this is a very hard and dense wood. Thanks for the comment.

 

[black mamba]

Real nice sticker, Gerry. The figure looks a little like redwood burl to me.

 

[Kenon Rain]

Madrone maybe?

 

[drducati]

Madrone maybe?

Does your son live in the Pacific Northwest?

Whatever it is, it is nice!

 

[wdtorque]

Nice looking knife Gerry. I like the scales, pin layout, and blade profile.
Dozier

 

[pete228]

Is this one still for sale? Thanks Peter

 

[G L Drew]

Is this one still for sale? Thanks Peter

Still for sale Peter.

 

[trichos]

I'll take it if Peter doesn't want it.

Thanks

 

[pete228]

Thanks I'll take it. Peter

 

[pete228]

money sent thanks Peter

 

[RayseM]

Could be a birdseye fruitwood - cherry? Nice whatever it is & gone too!

 

[G L Drew]

money sent thanks Peter

Got it Peter. Your knife will go out in the morning. Thank you again!