~ Wood ~
Wood is one of my favourite materials for knife handles. It has a
wonderous variety of patterns and colours from an large selction of
species.
Wood gives a warm feeling in the hands and is easy to work. I
supply several species of local hardwood which are
painstakingly chosen
from a local timber merchant. I go there at least once a month and
spend hours
going through all the pieces to select the best
and most attractive
pieces for my customers. This wood had not been stabilised and is sold
in a variety of sizes in block form.
Woods most commonly available are Wild Olive, African black wood (black
ivory), Tamboetie and Mopane.
However I am always on the lookout for
other exotic woods so keep in touch to see what I have.