{"title":"Macassar Ebony Scales","description":"\u003cp\u003eMacassar Ebony (\u003cspan\u003eDiospyros Celebica) is a true ebony species from Southeast Asia known for its dramatic striped appearance.  Reddish-brown to black heartwood is demarcated by beautiful, pale-golden sapwood stripes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most ebony species, Macassar Ebony is a very strong and stable wood (once properly dried) that does not require stabilizing.  Care must be taken not to overheat the wood when grinding though.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"macassar-ebony-scales-natural-macs02","title":"Macassar Ebony Scales (Natural) - MACS02","description":"\u003cp\u003eMacassar Ebony (\u003cspan\u003eDiospyros Celebica) is a true ebony species from Southeast Asia known for its dramatic striped appearance.  Reddish-brown to black heartwood is demarcated by beautiful, pale-golden sapwood stripes.  Just stunning material!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most ebony species, Macassar Ebony is a very strong and stable wood (once dried) that does not require stabilizing.  Care must be taken not to overheat the wood when grinding to prevent cracking though.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery difficult to dry properly (takes years).  These scales have been stored for nearly a decade and are dry and ready to be worked!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScales measure 6\" x 1.5\" x .30\" and are sold as a set.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knife Handle Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795688747308,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/0753\/8220\/files\/IMG_8034BackgroundRemoved.png?v=1774595841"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/0753\/8220\/collections\/IMG_8034_Background_Removed.png?v=1774595650","url":"https:\/\/knifehandlesupply.com\/collections\/macassar-ebony-scales.oembed","provider":"Knife Handle Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}