Exotic Genuine Ebony Ceylon Ebony, East Indian Ebony Knife Scales

Description: Common Name (s) : Genuine Ceylon Ebony, East Indian Ebony ( Not Black wood or Gaboon ebony) This Listing is for 2 block ofNatural Exotic : Genuine Ceylon Ebony, East Indian Ebony ( Not Black wood or Gaboon ebony) Scale For Knives Handles Length 5.5 Inches or 14.03 CM (Approximately)Width 1 1/2 inches or 3.80 CM (Approximately)Thickness 0.45 inches 1.10 CM (Approximately) NOTE: NATURAL MATERIAL, MAY COME IN DIFFERENT GRAIN OR TEXTURE , PICTURES ARE FOR REFERENCE Sufficient for one or two handles , sold in a block for easier, more convenient cutting of handle shapes PURCHASE WITH CONFIDENCE SATISFACTION 100% GUARANTEED FREE SHIPPING FOR ALL CUSTOMERS!!if you need registerd post service with tracking it will cost US$ 3.00 as registerd post service cost. Technical informationScientific Name : Diospyros ebenumDistribution: Southeast Asia -Average Dried weight: 57 lbs/ft3 (915kg/m3)Specific gravity (Basic, 12% MC):70,.91Janka Hardness: 2430lb,(10.790N)Color / Appearance: Heartwood is a jet black, Sometimes with grey or dark brown streaks. Pa;e yellow sapwood is clearly demarcated from heartwood. Ironically, the very best quality ebony looks like black plastic.Grain Texture : Grain is typically straight or some times irregular. With a fine uniform texture. Has a high level of natural lusterEndgrain: Diffuse – porous: medium to large pores in no specific arrangement: solitary and radial multiples of 2-3; heartwood deposits ( Black ) common which makes it difficult to see individual pores on backdrop of black heartwood; growth rings indistinct; rays not visible without lens ; parenchyma diffuse-in-aggregates. Vasicentric. Banded (reticulate) .Rot Resistance : Portions of black heartwood are very durable regarding decay resistance.Workability: little bit difficult to work Ebony turns superbly. And takes a very high natural polish.Odor: No characteristic odor.Allergies / Toxicity : Although severe reactions are quite uncommon. Pricing /Availability : although Ceylon ebony was the original ebony commerce. It is seldom available today. Except prices to be very high and availability to be very scarce. Other ebonies such as Gaboon or Macassar are more commonly available through both are also very expensive.Sustainability: This wood species is not listed in the CITES appendices.Common usage : Inlay carving musical instrument parts ( piano keys, bridge, nuts etc) and turned objects.Comments: Still commonly referred to as Ceylon Ebony because the medium Sized tree reached its best development in Sri Lanka ( Formally known as Ceylon) Its also some times referred to as East Indian Ebony or simply Indian Ebony. Related Species Black and white Ebony ( Diospyros spp)Gaboon Ebony ( Diospyros crassiflora)Macassar Ebony (Diospyros Celebica)Malaysian Blackwood( Diospyros Ebonasea)Mun Ebony (Diospyros Mun)Persimmon ( Diospyros virginiana) PostageThis typically takes 3-5 working days from dispatch to arrive. All products are dispatched on the next working day. Please note: we can only dispatch items on normal working days. That is, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays and other public holidays. FeedbackWe tend to leave feedback as soon as possible to all our customers who purchase our products. Before you leave your feedback, if you had any problem please let us know. We aim to resolve any issue as quickly as possible. Returns and cancellationsWe have a 30 day returns policy. This means you can return the item in original condition to us within 30 days of receipt. If you need to return an item due to a product fault, please contact us through eBay messaging. NOTE: Postage for returned items will not be refunded.If you have any questions about our terms, or need more information about a product, or any other issue’s please contact us through eBay messaging.

Price: 22.95 USD

Location: Anuradhapura

End Time: 2024-10-30T15:27:58.000Z

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