Smooth blade ( Plain type) was made with concave cut ( Hollow Grind) providing excellent cutting properties. The compact dimensions of the knife and the flat sheath allow you to always have it with you!īlade - with Clip Point profile, 3.2 mm thickness, made of excellent AISI 420 stainless steel, hardened in the 54-56 HRC range. The curved shape, comfortable thumb support (notched ramp) and undercutting of the index finger (Finger Choil) ensure the highest quality comfortable grip. Also, you’ll see some Pink Ivory that has been turned into an ice cream scoop handle, and has been used in the Neapolitan pattern consisting of Black Walnut (chocolate), Hard Maple (vanilla), and Pink Ivory (strawberry).116705 - light - flat - solid - Finger Knife with full tang construction of the German brand Herbertz Solingen. Scans/Pictures: The bright pink/red colors shown below represent what is usually the most sought-after hues of Pink Ivory. Preventing Color Changes in Exotic Woods.Fluorescence: A Secret Weapon in Wood Identification. Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.Ĭommon Uses: Carving, veneers, inlay, knife handles, billiard cues, chessmen, and other turned objects.Ĭomments: Pink Ivory trees are said to be both rare and valuable, and have been rumored to be “rarer than diamonds.” Other reports state that the tree is relatively common in some areas of South Africa-though large trees with straight, defect-free trunks are much more scarce. According to folklore, the tree is considered sacred to the Zulus in South Africa and is reserved for royalty. Pricing/Availability: Reputed to be a scarce commodity, Pink Ivory is typically very expensive, usually on par with Gaboon Ebony: another pricey African import. See the articles Wood Allergies and Toxicity and Wood Dust Safety for more information. Odor:Pink Ivory has a distinct and somewhat unpleasant odor when being worked.Īllergies/Toxicity: Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Pink Ivory. Pink Ivory is much more common in applications involving carving or turning, and it turns and finishes well. Tearout can occur on figured or quartersawn sections during planing. Workability: Pink Ivory has a pronounced blunting effect on cutting edges, and it’s fairly difficult to work in board form. Rot Resistance:Rated as durable to very durable regarding decay resistance, Pink Ivory is said to have excellent weathering characteristics: though it is seldom used in applications where this would be an issue. Grain/Texture:Grain is straight to interlocked fine, even texture with good natural luster.Įndgrain: Diffuse-porous medium pores in no specific arrangement, nuymerous commonly in radial multiples of 2-4 gum/heartwood deposits common, though not easily seen with lens growth rings may be distinct due to increased pore frequency in earlywood narrow to medium rays visible without lens parenchyma not visible with lens. Color changes in Pink Ivory (becoming faded or dull over time) can be problematic and are not fully understood. Sapwood of Pink Ivory tends to be pale yellow to light brown, with a somewhat gradual demarcation from heartwood. Pink Ivory can commonly be seen with a curly or fiddleback grain pattern, further enhancing its visual impact. Typically the most valuable pieces of Pink Ivory are a vibrant pink. Shrinkage: Radial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.5Ĭolor/Appearance: Pink Ivory ranges in color from a pale brownish pink, to a bright, almost neon pink, to a deep red. Common Name(s): Pink Ivory, Red Ivorywood
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |