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Curly Birch Super Grade Handle Scales – 120 × 40 × 8 mm (Set of 2)

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Description

Curly Birch Wood Knife Scales – Super Grade (Set of 2)

Curly birch is a pale hardwood that grows only in a narrow, cold northern band across Scandinavia and parts of Russia.

The term “curly” refers to the twisted, rippled grain structure that gives this timber its distinctive visual depth and movement.

Despite the dramatic figure, curly birch has a solid texture and is easy to work. The twisted grain does not mean it will crack or split easily, making it an excellent choice for knife handles and other fine craft projects.

Traditionally, curly birch has been considered an exclusive material and is often used for knife handles and other high-end “show” pieces.


Grades Explained

Curly birch is available in three grades, based on the amount of figure and grain movement in the wood:

  • Standard Grade – more white birch with lighter figure
  • Super Grade – strong curl and visual movement
  • Extreme Grade – heavy figure with darker curly grain, colour variation, and natural imperfections

Each grade produces a beautiful result once sanded and sealed. Choosing a grade comes down to how much figure and contrast you prefer in the finished handle.

This listing is for the Super Grade, featuring pronounced curl and strong visual character.


Specifications

  • Timber: Curly Birch
  • Grade: Super
  • Quantity: Set of 2 handle scales
  • Size: 120 × 40 × 8 mm
  • Finish: Unfinished / raw timber

Note: As a natural wood product, minor variation in thickness, width, colour, and figure may occur.

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9 Reviews

  • 5

    Quality product..arrived fast

    Posted by Michael on 2nd Dec 2023

    Perfect thanxs

  • 4

    Curly Birch Super Grade Scales

    Posted by Dave on 30th Oct 2021

    The scales were not cut from the same block, with variation in feature and a slight difference in scale shape. This being said however, due to the highly featured nature of this timber, this variation did not negatively impact the final result. After finishing, these scales came up to be absolutely spectacular, couldn't stop looking at them, highly recommended.

  • 5

    Curly birch scales

    Posted by Peter Schade on 1st Oct 2021

    Tight grain, consistent thickness

  • 4

    Handle material

    Posted by Nick on 13th Jul 2020

    Nice piece of wood, after waxing it is beautiful

  • 5

    Curly Birch

    Posted by Jeff E on 2nd Jan 2020

    The Curly Birch was easy to work with and once sanded past 1200 and then varnished looked amazing and the made the grain really stand out.

  • 5

    Super

    Posted by Daniel P on 17th Nov 2019

    Great product. Gets a marble look to it the higher grit you go. Love it

  • 5

    Jamie Bishop

    Posted by Jamie Bishop on 31st Dec 2018

    Some of the most interesting and figured timber I have used for knife scales

  • 5

    Curly Birch scales

    Posted by Les Batchelor on 31st Jul 2018

    Beautifuly figured timber at a great price

  • 4

    nice product

    Posted by Ksaw on 25th Jan 2018

    Everything was as advertised. Comes out a light honey colour and has a nice figure. I bought this as part of a kit which was perfect for a beginner. Maybe a touch over priced compared with other options but they delivered on service. The kit i bought had steel for two knives but just not quite enough timber for scales for two. That's down to my design though. I've cone back to the site to but more supplies so that says a lot

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