Olive Ash burl block - Grandiose burl

Latin name: Fraxinus angustifolia

Other names: narrow-leaf ash and Midi ash

Origin: Southern Europe

Colour: The sapwood and heartwood range from white to pale brown.

Comments: Ash olive Wood (Fraxinus angustifolia) is a precious wood appreciated by cabinet makers. With its fine grain, warm colour and homogenous appearance, it provides a beautiful base for the creation of furniture and craft objects. Its strength and stability make it an ideal choice for long-lasting, aesthetically remarkable creations.

It has a straight grain and a coarse texture. Its wood is medium-hard, flexible and resistant. It is virtually impervious to impact and unlikely to crack. This wood is not weather-resistant. It glues very easily and has a smooth finish. It is recommended for use in tool handles, stretchers, carpentry, joinery, cabinet making, plywood, decoration, bending, sports equipment, etc.

Natural wood: Wood is a material widely used in knife making, DIY and crafts. We offer over 30 species of wood selected for their aesthetic and/or mechanical qualities. Sold in the form of plates, handles or block. Handles are always made from two matched pieces.

Difference between classic ash and ash olive Wood: Ash and ash olive Wood are two different species belonging to the genus Fraxinus. Here are a few differences between the two:

• Species: Ash refers to several species of the genus Fraxinus, whereas olive Wood ash refers specifically to the species Fraxinus angustifolia.
• Origin: Ash is native to various parts of the world, including North America, Europe and Asia, while olive Wood ash is found mainly in southern Europe.
• Appearance: Ash generally has grey, fissured bark and compound leaves with several leaflets. Ash olive Wood, on the other hand, has smooth, grey bark, with narrow, elongated leaves.
• Uses: Ash wood is valued for its strength and is commonly used in the manufacture of furniture, cabinets, flooring and similar applications. Ash wood olive Wood, because of its flexibility and resistance to water, is often used to make tools, tool handles, barrels and various handicrafts.

It is important to note that olive Wood ash is often considered a subspecies of ash (Fraxinus angustifolia) and that the terms "ash" and " olive Wood ash" can be used interchangeably in certain contexts.

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