DRY Padauk Wood Block for Chef Knife Handles - 25x30x140 (CHFPADAUK)

DRY Padauk Wood Block for Chef Knife Handles - 25x30x140

A block sized specifically for Japanese style chef knife handles. At 25 x 30 mm (1.0 x 1.2 in) in section it is close to the finished dimensions of a wa handle, so there is very little wood to remove. You are shaping, not hogging material away.

Deep red straight from the block, with no dye involved. The most vivid natural colour of any hardwood we carry. Dimensionally stable and it polishes to a glassy surface with very little work.

Note that padauk oxidises over months toward a darker burgundy. Many makers prefer the aged tone; a UV-blocking finish slows it down.

Also works for puukko handles and pen blanks. The 140 mm (5.5 in) length covers a full size chef handle with room to trim, and the square-ish section drills cleanly for a hidden tang.

Each piece is selected, cut and sanded by hand so the grain is visible before you start. Air dried and stable, ready to work.

Specifications
Species : Padauk
Drying : Air dried
Dimensions : 25 x 30 x 140 mm (1.0 x 1.2 x 5.5 in)
Contents : 1 solid block

Dispatched via UPS Express. European orders land in 1-3 business days, American orders in 2-5.

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