This listing is for Sonoran Desert Ironwood (OLNEYA TESOTA) flawed turning blanks knife scales 5.2″ x 1.7″ x 1.2″ shipped by Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate to anywhere in the U.S. Buy these blanks and the price is only $3.00 each plus shipping. Sizes vary slightly. Warning, these blanks are flawed. All of these blanks have a crack or void. They are mostly high figure, nice pattern, but the cracks are not suitable for all users. This is a bargain price because of the cracks. Sizes vary slightly.
Pictures ARE NOT of the actual blanks. Some of these blocks have minor cracks or voids and some are up to 10% flawed.
Sonoran Desert Ironwood scientifically known as Olneya Tesota, is a remarkable tree that evokes a sense of strength and resilience. This species thrives in one of the harshest environments on Earth. Sonoran Desert Ironwood has developed a strength and durability that is unmatched in the natural world. Despite its name, Desert Ironwood is not actually a type of ironwood. Rather it is a member of the legume family. However, its wood is so strong and dense that it’s often compared to ironwood.
This majestic tree species that is native to the Sonoran Desert in southwestern United States and northern Mexico, has a distinct and striking appearance that is truly captivating. Sonoran Desert Ironwood (Olneya Tesota) characterized by the contrasting dark dense wood which is highly prized for its strength, extreme durability, and beautiful appearance makes this exotic wood a premium selection for a wide range of purposes especially for custom handcrafts in woodworking and various tool making projects.
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