Thursday, May 30, 2019

Natural Vs Stabilized Wood For Knife Handles

By Margaret Allen


Natural wood is beautiful when used on a knife or as a handle. However, new developments have gifted the world stabilized wood that comes with unique and added advantages. It is preferred for providing a firm grip and also make your handle last long. Before giving the verdict on these two wooden materials, it is worth looking at the unique properties that each has to offer.

The choice of natural wooden material is largely based on beauty. Handles and artifacts from natural wood are easy to oil and sand, giving you an excellent finish. You also have a variety of species to choose from including cocobolo, Blackwood and Arizona desert ironwood, among others. This makes your artifacts unique, beautiful and presentable.

Natural wooden handles are usable in all situations. Since knives are used in different environments, you need a material that can survive in the environment and still be usable. When the knife is in water, you still have a strong grip even when it gets wet. This cannot be compared to synthetic material like plastic that makes knives slippery and therefore dangerous when wet.

Natural wooden handles are very durable. Without a lot of maintenance attention, the knife and handle will survive for years. You can smoothen the handles in case they split and get rough with time. However, use in conditions where there is water and oil in the kitchen keeps the knife handle in perfect condition.

Stabilizing wooden material gives it unique strength to avoid shrinking and expanding due to changes in temperature. In case it has been used on a knife, the handle will not loosen. This means that you can predict its behavior during handling. It will be firm and does not endanger your hands. This means that the knife lasts long and is comfortable to use.

Warping and cracking is prevented when wooden material is stabilized. A warped handle would be dangerous to use because the handle is not stable. Cracking on the other hand cause the handle to absorb water or other substances you might be working with. Further a handle that is cracked automatically reduces the lifespan of an item.

Sanding and finishing are easy when wooden material has been stabilized. Manufacturers love the improvements because they can produce items that are polished and beautiful. This means that they will be competitive once they hit the market. For users, you have beautiful items in your kitchen.

Wooden material might become unusable when oil spills on the surface. This is one of the problems that stabilization is meant to cure. This gives you a knife or an item that can be used anytime and anywhere. Whether you are slicing oily food or in such situations, it will be comfortable to use such a knife.

Artisans, manufacturers and craftsmen will admit that stabilization produces the best quality wooden material for multiple usage. There are instances where natural material is preferred. However, there are cases where you want to take advantage of the superior properties that come with stabilizing. It is not an issue of price because there are properties that cannot be bought. The whole idea is to have a material that can be used in all circumstances and produce the best qualities.




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