{"product_id":"b164","title":"Red Oak","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Clear stabilized red oak. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6 by 1.8 by 1.1 inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStabilized wood increases the strength and durability of the wood, increasing the water resistance, decreasing thermal expansion and contraction, and reducing the risk of grain tear outs. This makes our blocks optimal for any fine wood arts including hidden tang knives, WA style knives, wood carving, and wood turning. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—-----------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDISCLAIMERS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Blocks have been roughly sanded to 220 grit to best display what the piece will look like finished. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Blocks have been lightly buffed with blue compound. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Photos have edited to reflect actual color and figure to the best of my abilities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Highly burled woods may have small voids and checks. Any large checks will be noted in the listing with an appropriate price reduction. No blocks will be listed with known defects that cannot be easily patched with CA glue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- All blocks have been stabilized by K\u0026amp;G unless otherwise noted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flying Shark Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51102457561376,"sku":"B164","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/9785\/1168\/files\/PXL-20251113_204946293.RAW-02.ORIGINAL.jpg?v=1768354343","url":"https:\/\/www.flyingsharkknives.com\/products\/b164","provider":"Flying Shark Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}