Snakewood / bone scandi

[sc_barker]

Handle: Snakewood / aluminum / Camel rib
Blade: carbon steel, cutting edge 77mm, total 83mm
Overall Length:217mm
Sheath: 3mm cow hide

£48 inc p+p and paypal fees SOLD

Thanks for looking

 

[Dougster]

That really is very nice.

 

[bushwacker bob]

That really is very nice.

And a bargain price. :You_Rock_

 

[BOD]

What sort of tree does snake wood come from and which country?

Nice knife

 

[sc_barker]

to be honest i cant tell you either, it smells like cocanut when it burns and is sanded, but as you can see it polishes up really nicely and its great to work with. thats all i know

 

[grangerknives]

Greetings All!

Congratulations on your excellent knife and your sale, Stu!
You should be very proud.... I know it's new owner will be thrilled with it for very many years to come.

Re: Snakewood itself, it comes form the tree Piratinera Guianensis which can be found in Suriname, South America.

Cheers,
Paul