Post by rWt on Apr 5, 2017 9:36:21 GMT -5
As much as I really like the looks of high-grade Turkish walnut, Snakewood-in its highest grades-is my going-away favorite wood for looks and visual pop. If I wanted rugged practicality I would go with G-10 or micarta-it's tough to beat plastic. I figure if I am going to be "impractical" then I want the handle to stand out. A middle ground is to have the wood stabilized, but not all woods are suitable for that treatment. Of course, beauty is in the mind of the beholder.
Snakewood is damn expensive-especially in the higher grades that I like. For instance, I paid almost $100, including shipping, for the wood needed for just 2 knives. That cost probably also indicates that my sources are not be the least expensive.
Here are a few photos of Snakewood handled knives. Again, The photos aren't great at showing the wood's beauty. I have to get better at taking photos.
Snakewood is damn expensive-especially in the higher grades that I like. For instance, I paid almost $100, including shipping, for the wood needed for just 2 knives. That cost probably also indicates that my sources are not be the least expensive.
Here are a few photos of Snakewood handled knives. Again, The photos aren't great at showing the wood's beauty. I have to get better at taking photos.
