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Title: Cypress as handle material?
Post by: Rusty Snuffers on October 05, 2011, 09:59:00 AM

Does anyone have experience using cypress as handle material? My brother has some uncut cypress that has been drying in his garage for several years and offered it to me if I can use it. I figured I'd ask if anyone knows if it would make a good knife handle before I accept.

Would I have to have it stabilized or will Tru-Oil be sufficient to ensure it doesn't come apart if it gets wet, etc?

Thanks,
Rusty

Title: Re: Cypress as handle material?
Post by: snakewood3 on October 05, 2011, 02:32:00 PM

Bald cypress is about like pine. Pretty soft and brittle.

Title: Re: Cypress as handle material?
Post by: Ragnarok Forge on October 06, 2011, 12:24:00 AM

If it has good grain you can have it stabilized. Then it will make good scales.

Title: Re: Cypress as handle material?
Post by: Rusty Snuffers on October 06, 2011, 09:58:00 AM

Thanks guys.

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