Stabilised wood for knife handles and woodturning
Obtained from roots or burls.
Stabilised woods are completely impregnated with synthetic resin in a vacuum pressure process. The result is a stable and low-odour hybrid material. Stabilised wood is water-repellent, non-warping and can be worked just as normal wood. It is therefore the best choice for all situations where wood is exposed to tough conditions and warping is to be avoided. Weight and density correspond to tropical hardwoods.
Burl wood and stabilised wood may contain open burl eyes, intergrown bark or small cracks. These blemishes can usually be easily filled using thin cyanoacrylate (instant adhesive) and wood dust.
Note: The photo is indicative of what to expect but these are natural products with variations between blanks.