Thoughts on Resin Wood

mccandmatt · Jan 16, 2014

Just got some Cocobolo ResinWood from TKS in today, after a few minutes on the grinder to smooth it up it is looking nice. I saw someone few weeks back put it on a knife and I figured I would grab some, I know it isn't the real thing, but I love the pattern and deep colors, and if I mess up I am not out a very nice piece of real cocobolo.

How does the ResinWood hold up over time? Does it need any kind of sealant? Any tips, as always is much appreciated!

Bill DeShivs · Jan 16, 2014

It holds up great, and it doesn't need a sealant. Just polish it.

mccandmatt · Jan 16, 2014

awesome thanks

zealot · Jan 16, 2014

Is that resin wood or dymondwood? edit: nevermind I found it .... I think it looks awesome, I'm going to try some too.

chemistguy · Jan 17, 2014

isn't the grain supposed to be the other way??

Lone Fortress · Jan 17, 2014

What's the difference between dymondwood and resinwood, aren't they both laminates?

mccandmatt · Jan 17, 2014

I am not sure the difference, I know when I call TKS they called it dymondwood but online their site they call it resinwood

crimsonfalcon07 · Jan 17, 2014

Looks very nice. You're going to be wearing a respirator, right?

mccandmatt · Jan 17, 2014

crimsonfalcon07 said:
Looks very nice. You're going to be wearing a respirator, right?

Always, I learned my lesson the first time I started grinding on a knife and tasted the metal in mouth and saw what came out of my nose. Tried the crappy little disposable masks, worthless. Picked up a 3M halfmask