{"product_id":"padauk-knife-blanks-knife-scales-5-x-1-1-2-x-1","title":"Padauk Knife Blanks \/ Knife Scales – 5\" x 1-1\/2\" x 1\"","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"120\"\u003ePadauk Knife Blanks \/ Knife Scales – 5\" x 1-1\/2\" x 1\" – Exotic Hardwood Handle Material for Knives, Tools, and Grips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eCraft vibrant and durable custom handles with these \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"212\"\u003ePadauk Knife Blanks \/ Knife Scales\u003c\/strong\u003e, sized \u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e5\" x 1-1\/2\" x 1\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for knife making, tool handles, and creative woodworking projects. Padauk, scientifically known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"371\"\u003ePterocarpus soyauxii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a popular African exotic hardwood known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"502\"\u003ebrilliant reddish-orange color, straight grain, and excellent durability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ePadauk is highly valued by woodworkers and knife makers for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"615\"\u003estrength, stability, and ease of machining\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easy to cut, shape, sand, and finish. When freshly cut, Padauk displays a \u003cstrong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"727\"\u003ebright orange-red tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gradually deepens into a rich reddish-brown color over time, giving finished handles a beautiful natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eThese blanks feature \u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"913\"\u003esmooth texture and attractive grain\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing craftsmen to create \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003ecomfortable, durable, and visually striking knife handles\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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