These knife scales are made from Banksia tree , a unique and highly regarded material sourced from the Banksia tree, native to Australia. The Banksia tree’s wood is prized for its rich, intricate textures and natural beauty, which makes it an ideal choice for high-quality, custom knife handles. Known for its striking grain patterns, Banksia wood offers a distinct and elegant aesthetic that is as durable as it is beautiful.
Stabilisation Process:
The Banksia timber is stabilised with Cactus Juice, a proprietary resin infusion process. During stabilization, the wood is vacuum-impregnated with the Cactus Juice resin, which strengthens and hardens the wood. This process fills the natural pores and voids in the timber, making it more durable, water-resistant, and less prone to cracking or warping. The stabilization also enhances the wood’s natural colour and grain, giving it a vibrant and polished finish that makes each scale unique.
Characteristics:
- Exceptional Durability: The Cactus Juice stabilization process transforms Banksia wood into a much more resilient material. It is much harder, more stable, and highly resistant to moisture, ensuring long-term use without warping or cracking.
- Unique Grain & Colour: Each knife scale is one-of-a-kind, featuring stunning, varied grain patterns and natural colour variations. The stabilization process brings out the rich hues of the wood, enhancing its natural beauty and creating a striking contrast between dark and light areas in the grain.
- Customizable & Versatile: These stabilized scales can be easily shaped, polished, and finished to meet the specific needs of knife makers. Whether for a hunting knife, pocket knife, or collectible piece, Banksia timber is an excellent choice for creating custom, high-performance knife handles.
Applications:
- Ideal for crafting custom knife handles for high-quality knives such as hunting knives, pocket knives, and collector’s knives.
- Suitable for other woodworking projects that require a visually appealing, durable, and long-lasting material.
Colour:
The natural colour palette of Banksia tree timber ranges from rich browns, reds, and yellows to lighter creams. The stabilization process enhances these colours, deepening and enriching the hues for a vibrant and eye-catching finish.
