Wood Selection
“We offer only those select hardwoods that can be sustainably harvested from our own properties in Florida and West Virginia.”
Hard Maple:
Hard Maple with "Birdseye" figure on our Skinner
Our select Hard Maple cuts are well figured and aged for a superior end product. Hard Maple is a wonderful choice for knife scales, presentation boxes, & cutting boards. We match the most elegantly figured pieces of wood to your knife and accessories for the ultimate esthetic appeal. Less figured (Clear) pieces of Maple are used for our presentation boxes & cutting boards.
Black walnut:
Chef's Knife with Black Walnut scales.
Black Walnut has long been a standard for knife and furniture makers around the world. Walnut provides a very hard, stable, and beautifully dark option for blade handles, presentation boxes, and cutting boards. Black Walnut's natural oils and density ensure that it's beauty lasts for many generations.
Live Oak:
Close up of Live Oak slab
Live Oak is an incredibly hard and dense wood native to the Southeast United States. The intertwined grain structure of Live Oak provides for a very strong and durable knife handle. Live oak is a terrific choice for maximum utility. While it exhibits less figuring than Maple, Live Oak's toughness is legendary.
More Info:
For more information on how and why we source the wood that we do, please read the post on Sustainable Wood Selection.