Race knife - Oakwood Handle

Race knife - Oakwood Handle - Traditional Laguiole Knife

Raw material of the handle : natural Oakwood 

Bolsters : 2 stainless steel bolsters

Raw material of the blade : Stainless steel blade 12C27

No dishwasher

Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3 (0.43 oz/cu in) creating great strength and hardness.
The wood is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content.
It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn.

Oak planking was common on high status Viking longships in the 9th and 10th centuries. The wood was hewn from green logs, by axe and wedge, to produce radial planks, similar to quarter-sawn timber. Wide, quarter-sawn boards of oak have been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Oak wood, from Quercus robur and Quercus petraea, was used in Europe for the construction of ships, especially naval men of war, until the 19th century, and was the principal timber used in the construction of European timber-framed buildings. Today oak wood is still commonly used for furniture making and flooring, timber frame buildings, and veneer production.

Barrels for aging wines, sherry, and spirits such as brandy, Irish whiskey, Scotch whisky and Bourbon whiskey, are made from European and American oak, with single barrel whiskey fetching a premium. The use of oak in wine can add gustatory dimensions depending on the type of oak. Oak barrels, which may be charred before use, contribute to the colour, taste, and aroma of their potable contents, imparting a desirable oaky vanillin flavour. A dilemma for wine producers is to choose between French and American oakwoods. French oaks (Quercus robur, Q. petraea) give greater refinement, and are chosen for the best, most expensive wines; while American oak contributes greater texture and resistance to ageing, but produces more powerful bouquet.[citation needed] Oak wood chips are also used for smoking fish, meat, cheeses, and other foods.