The Karelian masur birch (Betula pendula var. carelica) is found in the border region between Russia and Eastern Finland, the so-called Karelia. It is simply THE classic wood for Nordic knives of all kinds, such as Sami knives. It is not suitable for larger objects because of its rather small dimensions (the trunks usually have a diameter of only 10-20 cm). Well-grained logs are relatively rare and sought after. The typical appearance in the form of brown veins is unique and does not occur in any other burl wood.
The birch also plays a large and important role in the customs of all Nordic and Scandinavian peoples. It was dedicated to the goddess Freya. The mythological significance of the birch as the "tree of protection" should also be emphasised. The birch tree is also considered the tree of light, and superstition has it that it attracts lightning, which is why it is rarely found on farms. Customs such as the Maypole have survived to the present day.
This knife scales are stabilized with acrylic resin in a complex vacuum process and completely penetrated. It hardly absorbs any water, which means it is dimensionally stable and no longer cracks. Stabilized wood can be worked very well with sharp tools and behaves like hardwood. Stabilization results in very good hardness, stability and sturdiness. It is therefore also suitable for heavy use / damp areas, e.g. outdoors. Each type of wood absorbs a different amount of resin, of course, the most resinous woods.
Dimensions: approx. 125 x 40 x 10 mm
You will get the shown pair of scales!
The pair of scales are dry and can be processed immediately.
The scales is sanded and coated with a layer of shellac.
This allows you to see exactly the color you will obtain.
Finely grained wood may contain imperfections such as open knots, bark inclusions, or cracks that are typical of the species. These flaws come from the way the tree has grown and are completely natural. They can usually be filled with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (super glue) and wood dust.
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Company FeinesHolz
Ulf Henke
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