Source of Sequoia (Redwood)

[K_FLEET]

Hi,

I'm looking for a block of Sequoia. Preferably a burl or of the curl variety.
It just seems so hard to get hold of in the UK.

Does anyone know of any source or am I out of look?

Cheers.

 

[hiraeth]

What sort of size are you after, I have some i may be able to get hold of soon, unfortunatly no burls though.

 

[Peter_t]

can i ask why?

also what type of redwood? coast redwood? wellingtonia?

redwoods are not used in forestry in the uk and are usually only found in parks and big gardens.

pete

 

[robin wood]

Hi,

I'm looking for a block of Sequoia. Preferably a burl or of the curl variety.
It just seems so hard to get hold of in the UK.

Does anyone know of any source or am I out of look?

Cheers.

Redwood rarely has burrs though commonly has ripple. It was commonly planted in late 18th early 19th C landscape parks but these trees are still far from mature. They do occasionally get blown down so talking to tree surgeons after a storm would be the way. Why did you want it in particular?

 

[K_FLEET]

I'm in the process of re-handling a CS Trail Master for a friend. He said he wants it like the one in this thread:

http://www.britishblades.com/forums...fying-the-Cold-Steel-Trailmaster-(56K-Warning!)

So I dont need loads, just enough for the end of the knife.

I think im after the californian redwood (wellingtonia)

Thanks for your help.

 

[hiraeth]

I have two pieces both approx 600x1000x50. so it should not be a problem. Not sure what type it is, and wont be able to get to it for a couple of weeks.

 

[K_FLEET]

Excellent. I would be very interested in seeing a picture when you receive it.

I have two pieces both approx 600x1000x50. so it should not be a problem. Not sure what type it is, and wont be able to get to it for a couple of weeks.