{"product_id":"american-black-walnut-knife-scales-matched-pair-145-55-10mm","title":"American Black Walnut Knife Scales | Matched Pair | 145 × 55 × 10mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic and versatile knife scale blank crafted from \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Black Walnut\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e), one of the most sought-after handle timbers in the knife making world. Rich chocolate-brown heartwood with subtle purple and grey tones — a handle material that looks as good as it performs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWood Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich chocolate-brown to dark purplish-brown, often with subtle grey and purple tones — deepens beautifully with an oil or resin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight to slightly wavy with a fine, even texture and natural lustre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately hard and stable — excellent durability with a comfortable feel in the hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takes oil, resin, and lacquer finishes superbly; tones deepen and enrich with use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — machines, sands, and shapes with ease. A pleasure to work at the bench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplied\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (each scale): Approx 145 × 55 × 10mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as a matched pair — both scales cut from the same piece of wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e unfinished — ready for shaping and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs are picked at random from current stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural wood — colour, grain, and figuring will vary between pairs. Images are representative of the species.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wood Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58290302615897,"sku":"WAL-KS-145","price":4.68,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1044\/1110\/3577\/files\/IMG-4230.heic?v=1781446411","url":"https:\/\/woodroom.co.uk\/products\/american-black-walnut-knife-scales-matched-pair-145-55-10mm","provider":"The Wood Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}