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Comment by Dennis Hibar on July 8, 2016 at 18:41

On a sad note, I just learned that Phil is not making knives anymore.  So, the three I have will remain special to me.

Comment by Dennis Hibar on July 8, 2016 at 4:09

Yup... and it sure is purdy.  To me it almost has a grain like sycamore.  Lots of nice wood comes from Australia (and I have knives outfitted various Australian woods) .... york gum, gimlet, and gidgee, to name a few.

2021 Calendar Comment by John Bamford on July 8, 2016 at 2:37

Silky Oak is Australian it seems , guess that's why I hadn't heard of it ,

http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/southern-silky-oak/

2021 Calendar Comment by John Bamford on July 8, 2016 at 2:24

As you say Dennis that wood is something special , I haven't heard of it before . When I first saw it I thought it was some fancy Micarta until I read your description , I will have to look up silky oak .

Comment by Dennis Hibar on July 7, 2016 at 19:15

Truth be told ... bought this one for the wood alone.  However, after receiving it, started to appreciate everything from the blade grind to the fit and finish.

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on July 7, 2016 at 17:41

Any gentleman ought to be proud to carry that!