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Comment by Alexander Noot on December 4, 2013 at 5:59

Thanks for the compliment John, most of my file knives haven't turned out this nice either. So it's not uncommon to be unsure about ones own abilities.

As for the wood. The vendor I got it from is this one: http://www.bois52-3apl.fr/coutellerie.html

but I haven't been able to find a match in his inventory. It's too hard for Zebrawood (which is a touch on the soft side in my experience) but it doesn't really look like Bocote like you said. Way too light coloured.

In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on December 4, 2013 at 2:23

Alexander, I'm on the hunt for the mystery wood. Could it possibly be Bocote or Zebra wood.?? Bocote is usually a little darker,and zebra wood usually has a few more darker stripes. Any recollections of where you sourced the wood?? As you are are half a world away from me, it would help to know if you sourced it locally or purchased it online.BTW, been wanting to try a file made knife for awhile, but I don't know if I can even come close to yours!! Beaufifully executed knife !!