Show Some Koa Wood

[Guyon]

Post 'em if you got 'em. I'm thinking of an order after seeing this pic from A.P.F.

 

[Scott Hartman]

Here's one from last year:

 

[2TONYB]

Click'em



I tried a different background to bring out some of the stripes.

 

[MWallace]

Yeah Guyon, I know, this isn't what you were thinking when you said "Show Some Koa Wood", but it's a slow evening.....

The frame of this print is Koa. It was made and gifted to my wife and I by a friend who just might have more Koa stashed than anyone, anywhere......Quite a story/legend behind the Raven & Cormorant print as well, but better suited for the Pacific Northwest Indian forum, if there is one.....

Thanks for allowing me the diversion, we will now return to our previously scheduled program: "Buck Knives".....Mike

 

[jb4570]

Here is my current EDC




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[JD Mandrell]

Thanks guys, like I need more encouragement to order one!!!!!

 

[Mike Kerins]

This is one of my favorite 110's.

 

[Buckaholic]

On the beach where Koa comes from...Hawai'i...

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BG-42
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2007 Damascus
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[Mike Kerins]

Wow Goose...that first pic looks like you took the thing on a date! Great photo by the way! :thumbup:

 

[honesttom]

with some of his friends for comparison

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[A.P.F.]

One thing that I should mention, that doesn't really show in the pics, is a sort of 3D iridescent quality to the wood. The bands through the wood seem to shift as you move the knife. Really quite beautiful to see.

 

[MWallace]

One thing that I should mention, that doesn't really show in the pics, is a sort of 3D iridescent quality to the wood. The bands through the wood seem to shift as you move the knife. Really quite beautiful to see.

Al, can I share a woodworkers term for the effect you describe so well: chatoyance
Great looking knives everyone...:thumbup::thumbup:....