Birchwood Flame - Covers
Birch Birch Flame - covers
Flame birch wood, also known as "flame birch," is a unique material used in knifemaking, valued for its aesthetic appeal and favorable handling qualities. Here are its key features:
Aesthetics: The distinctive shadows and patterns in flame birch wood are due to the unique fiber arrangement. They are formed during the growth of the tree and give it a striking wavy appearance, resembling flames. These natural features make each piece of wood unique and aesthetically appealing.
Hardness and durability: Flame birch wood is hard and strong, making it resistant to damage. This makes it ideal for knife handles that need to withstand heavy use.
Ease of processing: The wood is relatively easy to work with, making it possible to achieve precise shapes and smooth finishes. It grinds, cuts and polishes well, making the manufacturing process easier.
Stability: After proper drying, flame birch shows good dimensional stability, which minimizes the risk of cracking and deformation.
Adhesion: The surface of the flame birch provides a good grip, which is important in the context of knife handles, ensuring a firm grip.
Eco-friendliness: Birch is a renewable material, making it an eco-friendly choice in the craft of knifemaking.
Thanks to these properties, flame birch is often chosen by craftsmen who value both aesthetics and functionality in their projects.
Dimensions approx.: 120x10x40 mm
Notes:
- Wood is a natural product and as such no two pieces are the same, the same wood growing in different locations may differ, even if it is exactly the same species.
- Due to the natural drying process of wood, the sizes listed in the table may vary slightly from actual sizes.
- This timber species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
- The available wood is air-dry, that is, with a moisture content of approx. 15%