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What kind of wood is this?

Discussion in 'Shop Talk - BladeSmith Questions and Answers' started by Tom Lewis, Jun 21, 2018.

  1. Jun 21, 2018 #1
    Tom Lewis

    Tom Lewis

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    This board was given to me so I have no idea what it is. It is very heavy, dense and hard. It has a really nice grain pattern.
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  2. Jun 21, 2018 #2
    Josh Rider

    Josh Rider Stuff maker Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    I don’t know, but that inlay is cool as hell
     
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  3. Jun 21, 2018 #3
    javand

    javand

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    Looks like Ipe to me.
     
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  4. Jun 21, 2018 #4
    Destructabot

    Destructabot

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    Second that.
     
  5. Jun 21, 2018 #5
    Greenberg Woods

    Greenberg Woods Wood Fanatic and Rosewood Addict

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    Yep. Its ipe.
     
  6. Jun 22, 2018 #6
    Tom Lewis

    Tom Lewis

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    Josh, thanks for the compliment. Thanks to the rest for the identification. I had never heard of ipe wood.
     
  7. Jun 22, 2018 #7
    chumaman

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  8. Jun 22, 2018 #8
    John L

    John L

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    Ipe
     
  9. Jun 22, 2018 #9
    SirSpice

    SirSpice

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  10. Jun 22, 2018 #10
    kuraki

    kuraki Fimbulvetr Knifeworks

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    I never get sick of that meme :D
     
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  11. Jun 27, 2018 #11
    chumaman

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    make a simple test... Sand it... Ipe produces a very fine, yellowish dust....any other color ...reddish therefore not Ipe
     

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