That's a new one to me. Wikipedia says it's used in furniture and boat oars.
I would think so. I got curious and I've been Googling it. It's used a lot in Indonesia. Other than the reference on Wikipedia. I didn't see anything further about using it in oars.Boat oars?? Maybe a good water resistant wood then??
I would think so. I got curious and I've been Googling it. It's used a lot in Indonesia. Other than the reference on Wikipedia. I didn't see anything further about using it in oars.
Sounds like it's similar to teak. What does it look like? Any pics?
Tim, you said you've had it on boats, do you mean "teak" or the Germilina mentioned by OP? I've had LOTS of experience with teak from living on a sailboat for 25+ years. Good boat word, but certainly not something I'd consider for a knife handle. Teak is fairly soft, but as you mentioned it's fine grained and VERY plain with little character.Wood Bible says it's definitely durable. Close grained and oily, but should be able to shape it. I've had it on boats we've owned and it was both oiled and clearcoated with marine varnish of some sort. Pretty, but plain and not much character.
I meant regular old Teak. But it seems there are many species and sources of it.Tim, you said you've had it on boats, do you mean "teak" or the Germilina mentioned by OP? I've had LOTS of experience with teak from living on a sailboat for 25+ years. Good boat word, but certainly not something I'd consider for a knife handle. Teak is fairly soft, but as you mentioned it's fine grained and VERY plain with little character.
I'm sure there are many different species of teak, look at how many different species of Oak there areI meant regular old Teak. But it seems there are many species and sources of it.
, but as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.
Best at closing time !So, does it get better looking the later it gets?