Burl is formed when an area of a tree is damaged but not killed. The tree will compartmentalize this area and will not grow branches; instead enveloping the bud tissue as it grows. This process can take up to 50 years to grow the burl to its fullest size! What that means is that burl can only occur naturally, every piece is unique, and the supply for it is scarce.
This handle is made from well figured box elder burl for the main body, with faux musk ox sandwiched between copper spacers and a white ebony ferrule. It all comes together to make an exquisite handle!
Measuring 132mm, this handle is most appropriate for mid size cutlery.
Burl is formed when an area of a tree is damaged but not killed. The tree will compartmentalize this area and will not grow branches; instead enveloping the bud tissue as it grows. This process can take up to 50 years to grow the burl to its fullest size! What that means is that burl can only occur naturally, every piece is unique, and the supply for it is scarce.
This handle is made from well figured box elder burl for the main body, with faux musk ox sandwiched between copper spacers and a white ebony ferrule. It all comes together to make an exquisite handle!
Measuring 132mm, this handle is most appropriate for mid size cutlery.