Afzelia (Afzelia xylocarpa) belongs to the carob plants. This native of Southeast Asia Art comes primarily from Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and Burma. The tree can grow up to 100 feet tall with a trunk diameter of more than 6 feet across. It was named after Swedish botanist Adam Afzelius. The seeds and bark are used in herbal medicine.
The wood is very resistant and durable. It is also very resistant to insects. It is used for flooring and furniture making, among other things. Special forms of growth, such as the wavy Afzelia Xylai with its great 3-D effect and even rarer burls are much prized by artisans for use as knives, pens, and other smaller objects.
Dimensions: approx. 125 x 45 x 30 mm
You will get the shown piece!
The piece is dry and can be processed immediately
The handle block is sanded and coated with a layer of shellac.
This allows you to see exactly the color you will obtain.
Finely grained wood may contain imperfections such as open knots, bark inclusions, or cracks that are typical of the species. These flaws come from the way the tree has grown and are completely natural. They can usually be filled with low-viscosity cyanoacrylate (super glue) and wood dust. Mandatory information according to the EU Product Safety Regulation (GPSR):
Manufacturer / person responsible:
Company FeinesHolz
Ulf Henke
Plauener Str. 163 / K
13053 Berlin
Berlin, Germany
E-Mail:
gpsr(at)feinesholz.de