Bodo wood (Etimoe) - Block

Bodo wood (Etimoe) - Wood block for knife handle

Etimoe (Celtis spp.) is a species of exotic wood native to West Africa. Here's a description of Etimoe wood, its properties, and how it can be used in knifemaking:

• Color: Etimoe wood has a unique color that can vary from pinkish brown to deep reddish brown. It often has darker streaks or spots, which gives it an attractive appearance.
• Appearance and texture: Etimoe wood has a medium to coarse-grained texture, with distinct and characteristic stripes and zigzag patterns of fibers. It has a natural sheen when properly finished. It is soft to the touch and has a silky surface.
• Weight: Etimoe wood has a moderate weight, not too heavy or too light. It's durable enough, but it doesn't put too much weight on the knife.
• Durability: Etimoe is considered a moderately durable wood. It has good abrasion resistance, and is resistant to insects and fungi. However, it is not as weather resistant as some other wood species.

Properties of Etimoe wood that make it suitable for knifemaking:

1. Aesthetics: Etimoe wood has a beautiful appearance and attractive fiber patterns. Its unique color and distinctive stripes give the knives an elegant look.
2. Ease of processing: Etimoe wood is relatively easy to work with. It can be cut, milled and ground with relative ease, making it easy to shape and finish the knife handle.
3. Stability: Although not the most stable wood, Etimoe has moderate dimensional stability. This means that it is less susceptible to shrinkage and expansion in response to changes in moisture content compared to some other wood species.
4. Pleasant to the touch: Etimoe wood has a soft and smooth surface, making it pleasant to the touch and comfortable to use as a knife handle material.

Possibilities of using Etimoe wood in knifemaking:

• Knife handles: Etimoe wood is a popular choice for knife handles. Its aesthetics and ease of processing make it an attractive material for creating beautiful and functional handles.
• Decorative elements: Because of its unique color and distinctive fiber patterns, Etimoe wood can also be used to create decorative knife parts, such as inlays, inlays or cutouts.

Wooden knifemaking blocks

This wooden block is more than just a simple functional item. It is a future work of art that will soon become a part of everyday life and will bring joy of use and enjoy its appearance for many years to come. Each piece of wood is unique and inimitable, and its natural beauty and texture add character and elegance to any product made from it. It is ideal for those who appreciate high quality products and want to have something unique in their collection.

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 the 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%