Amazaque Wood - Block
Amazaque / Amazakoue - wooden block for knife handle
Amazaque, also known as Ovangkol, is a species of tree found in West and Central Africa. Here is some information about this wood:
- Amazaque wood varies in shade from golden brown to dark brown, with darker veins and a distinct color contrast.
- It is characterized by a density of about 700-800 kg/m3 and hardness, which makes it difficult to damage.
- Amazaque is easy to process by hand and machine, with excellent dimensional stability and resistance to delamination.
- The wood has a pleasant texture and appearance that resembles teak, making it attractive to makers of knives and other wood products.
Amazaque wood is popular among knife makers for its appearance and durability. Because of its ease of processing, Amazaque wood is relatively easy to process into knife handles. What's more, its dimensional stability makes it possible to achieve a high quality finish, while its its appearance gives the possibility to create unique and beautiful handles. Amazaque wood is also relatively accessible and tends not to be as expensive as some other exotic woods, making it a good choice for novice knife makers or those with smaller budgets.
Wooden knifemaking blocks
Wooden blocks are specially selected and prepared for use in knifemaking. The process of choosing the right wood is very important because it affects the quality and durability of the final product. The blocks are selected from the best types of wood, which are characterized by high quality and durability, as well as an attractive appearance.
Dimensions approx.: 150X34x50 mm
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%.
- The wood can be protected with wax for storage and transport. The wax can be easily removed mechanically.
