Gabon Ebony block for creators and knife makers (timeless)

Latin name: Diospyros crasiflora.

Other names: black ebony, iron wood.

Origin: Equatorial Africa. Colour: deep black.

Comments: The sapwood is white, it is dense and hard wood which has the disadvantage of splitting easily. It was he who gave his name to the cabinetmaker trade to designate the manufacturers of precious furniture even executed in other essences. It takes a beautiful polish.

Gabon ebony is a material of choice for cutlery because of its dark colour, hardness and density. It is a noble wood that has excellent resistance to wear and humidity. Its fine texture and homogenous colour make it a quality material for the manufacture of high-end knife sleeves. Craftsmen and cutlery also appreciate the ease with which it can be worked, carved and polished to create elegant and durable designs. It is a material of choice for high quality collection knives and hunting knives.

Our catalogue: We offer a wide range of natural wood, stabilized wood, bones, horns, cervids, minerals, composite materials (carbons, fiberglass, etc.) and mounting accessories (visserie).

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