Ebony with small cracks - Wood for knife handles - ca. 12,5 x 4 x 2,5 cm . . . 072016
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Ebony with small cracks - 1 pcs.
Family: Ebenaceae
Despite the cracks - most blocks can get a full handle if they are cut correctly.
Other names: Cameroon ebony - Kribi ebony - Garbon/Madagascar/Nigerian etc. according to country of origin.
Distribution: A limited range in Southern Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroun and Zaire.
Uses: Tool, cutlery and knife handles, butt ends of billiard cues, piano and organ keys, instrument building and inlaid work.
Weight: aprox. 1000 kg/m3
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