1911 Fullsize Norfolk Island Pine For Sale

Beautiful radial medullary rays fanning out from the top make this bookmatched set truly remarkable. Fine detail, with classic horizontal waving band of fungal staining. Presentation grade set. Straight heel with taper for the modern custom look, milled for ambisafety.This species is only found onNorfolk Island, a small island about 900 miles east of Australia. Although the common name indicates it’s a pine, it’s not technically a true pine in the Pinus genus, which is essentially restricted to the northern hemisphere. Norfolk Island (3 miles by 5 miles) was \"discovered\" by Captain Cook in 1774 and was called a paradise, although native Polynesian people used it prior to his \"discovery.\" Not generally harvested within its native range, occasional turning blanks and short craft lumber is available in areas where the tree has been planted as an ornamental. Norfolk Island Pine is a versatile wood choice for fine woodworking due to its unique characteristics. Expect prices to be medium to high for an imported wood. Very rare and extremely limited availability, but the finished results make stunning grips. This set is finished to 3000+ grit then sealed with resin modified tung oil for lasting beauty and durability. Crafted with pride and precision in the Pacific Northwest! 095836