Blanks will be similar to those pictured. This listing is for Sonoran Desert Ironwood (olneya tesota) DARK/HALF turning blanks blocks knife scales 5.2″ x 1.7″ x 1.2″ (13.2 x 4.3 x 3.0 cm) shipped by Priority Mail Flat Rate US mail to anywhere in the U.S. or Internationally. These blanks make an interesting combination with each block part dark and part figured. We are selling these for the bargain price of only $7.50 per blank plus shipping. These are Grade A blanks. Pictures ARE NOT OF the actual blanks. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
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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