Description

This handcrafted handle was made by Robert Quinn from Black Walnut burl which grows widely throughout North America along areas of the East Coast from Florida to Maine.  Walnut sapwood is very creamy white in color.  The heartwood, which ranges in color from light to a rich, dark brown, matures to an almost purplish-black hue.  Walnut often carries characteristically dark brown or purplish streaks.  In order to minimize the color contrast of sapwood, walnut is often steamed at the mill.  Walnut is a popular wood for high-end furniture and cabinets, especially in combination with lighter woods to produce decorative effects. In the United States, it is the standard wood for rifle butts and gun stocks.

This razor handle is 3.875 inches long and weighs 1.6 ounces.