Apple and Pear tree wood.

[Zammo]

I can get hold of some Apple and Pear tree wood, I was just wondering if its suitable wood for making knife scales from?


The apples are Cox's apples and the Pears Conference.

 

[bent-stick]

I can't see why not - but it tends not to have too much character. That's why it's good for turning and carving.

It can be a bit porous when it's seasoned so you probably want a coat of danish oil or button polish to seal it.

 

[Biddlesby]

I have never worked pear but I do have some apple, and I think it is a lovely wood with a nice grain that would make a nice handle.