Afzelia Wood - Block

Birch Afzelia - covers

Afzelia wood (Afzelia spp.) is a unique material that is gaining popularity in knifemaking. Here are its key features:

1. Hardness and durability: Afzelia wood is very hard and durable, making it ideal for making knife handles. Its resistance to scratches and damage makes it an excellent choice for durable items. Generally considered difficult to work with due to intertwined jars.

2. Aesthetics: Afzelia is characterized by its beautiful, natural grain pattern and warm shades of brown, red and gold. These attractive designs give the knives with afzelia handles a unique look.

3. Stability: When properly dried, afzelia wood is stable and not very susceptible to deformation. This is an important feature that ensures the longevity of the handles under conditions of use.

4. Ease of processing: Although afzelia is hard, it is well processed. The wood is easily sanded and polished for a smooth finish.

5. Adhesion: Afzelia wood surface offers a good grip, making the knife more comfortable and safe to use.

6. Moisture resistance: Afzelia wood is relatively resistant to moisture, making it a suitable material for use in a variety of conditions, including high humidity environments.

Thanks to these properties, afzelia wood is often chosen by craftsmen to create elegant and functional knives.

Dimensions approx.: 30x40x120mm

Notes:

• Wood is a natural product and as such no two pieces are the same, the same wood growing in different locations may differ, even if it is exactly the same species.
• Due to the natural drying process of wood, the sizes listed in the table may vary slightly from actual sizes.
• This timber species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
• The available wood is air-dry, that is, with a moisture content of approx. 15%