I want to purchase a Mnandi for use as an everyday carry knife as opposed to a "special occasion" carry knife. I'd appreciate you opinion as to what would be the most durable inlay. The knife will likely ride along in the same pocket as my keys and coins. I'm thinking that Lignum Vitae would work well.
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Most Durable Mnandi Inlay ?
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That wood is tough as nails. I doubt CR offers anything tougher.
Lignum vitae is the toughest. Lignum was once used for pulleys on ships. The wood for CRK knife scales has been treated with stabilizers and resins (as stated on the CRK website), so they are all durable. If the wood was left in its natural state, then density properties wood have to be considered. So pick the mnandi you like best because they are all durable. Hope this helps.
ph.ht1,
Do you know if the hardwoods such as ebony, african blackwood, snakewood, lignum vitae, cocobolo, etc are also stabilized? From my understanding hardwoods are very difficult to stabilize and for the most part, stabilization is unnecessary.
However, if this is true, is stabilized wood more "stable" (resistant to cracks and shrinking) than the hardwoods?
Do you know if the hardwoods such as ebony, african blackwood, snakewood, lignum vitae, cocobolo, etc are also stabilized? From my understanding hardwoods are very difficult to stabilize and for the most part, stabilization is unnecessary.
However, if this is true, is stabilized wood more "stable" (resistant to cracks and shrinking) than the hardwoods?
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My daily suit and tie knife is an Ivory Mnandi. It gets a few character marks but still looks great.
Dan
Dan
Good information. Thanks much. I looked around some and found what I wanted. I decided to go with the snakewood inlay. In my mind I know the Lignum Vitae is probably a denser, tougher wood; but my heart was drawn to the snakewood. Once I receive the knife, I may post a photo or two.