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I have a big chunk of walnut that was originally going to be a stock but unfortunately it has a large split down the middle. I want to cut some knife scales from it (to replace the wood on a new folder) but as it is a fairly plain piece with very straight grain I thought cross cutting it may give a nicer effect. Is cross cutting something that is done or will it give a weaker handle? I know it will be very porous but the grain will show up much better.

 

I have some oak kicking around too but I want something slightly better - any other tips appreciated.

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It is a bit soft for a knife handle so will dent easily. I'd find something better.

I have another knife with walnut scales, but nicer grain, and that holds up quite well, but you're probably right, it's not an ideal wood. I like the look of desert ironwood or a burl of some sort but they are a bit pricey for a £7 Chinese blade!

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I had a rummage in the shed and found another piece of the walnut I used for an earlier knife. So I kinda, sorta listened to the advise.

 

An hour or two in the shed and I have a nice matching pair of knives. I've changed the Chinese lock knife (with belt clip and dyed wood scales) to a UK legal non locking folder.

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