1911 Fullsize Bastogne Walnut

Angular matching grain with muted colors and contrast, this pair presents an upscale option thats affordable and discrete yet still luxurious. Small blonde “ genius” streak ( a la Tusi Gabbard!) make this set even more appealing. Standard heel with mainspring notch, milled for ambisafety.The product of the cross-pollination of the claro walnut and the English walnut, the Bastogne walnut is a relatively new breed that yields strong lumber. Like the other walnut wood types, it is commonly used in fine furniture, gunstocks, and veneer. It is also often used in musical instruments like guitars, turned objects, and knife handles. Bastogne walnut is also called the Paradox walnut because it grows faster than both English and claro walnuts. Yet, the quantity and quality of its walnuts are incomparable to those of its parents. This tree was cross-pollinated by planter breeder Luther Burbank towards the end of the 19th century. It was Burbank himself who called it the Paradox walnut, given its interesting characteristics. The term Bastogne walnut would later be tossed around to market the wood and is widely distributed across California. Its scientific name is the Juglans paradox. The tree can grow between 50 and 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter between three and five feet. Its heartwood colors vary, from light gold to reddish-brown. At times, dark brown to black streaks can be found in the central wood. The sapwood is paler than the heartwood. Rippled grain can also be seen in some sections of the wood. This set is finished to 3000+ grit then sealed with resin modified tung oil for lasting durability. Crafted with pride and precision in the Pacific Northwest! 122344