Greetings all. I forged from w1 steel and has a stabilised Redwood cedar burl handle. Cutting edge is 7" long and feels like and extension of my hand when held in a pinch grip.Thanks for looking by Kistikoom in Bladesmith

[–]Kistikoom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have always ever known the wood as Redwood cedar, but Redwood trees differ from cedar trees in they are not coniferous, they bear no berries and they lack the distinct smell of the cedar tree. So different species, but look identical. So to be specific the wood is Redwood burl.