Stabilized morta block or bog wood - by Raffir

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The bog oak, also known as bogwood or fossil wood, is a unique and sought-after material in cutlery. Here are four key points about it:

  • Ancient Origin: Bog oak is formed from trees that have been buried in bogs for thousands of years. This gives it rarity and a fascinating history.
  • Exceptional Preservation: Bog oak is preserved through conservation in an anoxic environment, allowing it to maintain its original structure and characteristics.
  • Unique Aesthetic: This wood is distinguished by its dark color, ranging from dark brown to deep black, with unique organic veins and markings, giving knife handles a distinctive and striking appearance.
  • History and Rarity: Bog oak is extremely rare, making it a precious material for cutlers. Its use adds value to knives due to its unique character and rarity in the market.

Latin name: Quercus robur.

Origin: multiple.

Color: black. 

Comment : Morta, also known as bog wood or fossil wood, is a fascinating and highly prized material in cutlery craftsmanship. Formed from trees fossilized in peat bogs over thousands of years, morta offers a unique aesthetic with its dark color ranging from dark brown to deep black, as well as remarkable organic veins. This exceptionally durable and resistant wood gives knife handles a distinctive look, combining history and rarity to create unique pieces that are highly valued in the cutlery world.

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All product measurements are in millimeters (mm). Measurements are rounded down to the nearest millimeter. Irregularly shaped pieces are measured to indicate the minimum usable volume.

We have been specializing in materials for knife handles since 1992.

Our commitment:

  • 30 years of experience in materials
  • Materials cut in France
  • Fast shipping the day after your order from Tuesday to Friday
  • Two modes of delivery available: at home or in a relay point
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BSTABMORTR

Data sheet

Type
bloc
Unique product ?
No
EBP code
BSTABMORTR
Color
Black

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