This letter opener has been made with lathe turned Wenge Wood blank.
Wenge is a dark brown wood that comes from Central Africa. It can develop a reddish hue and has deep brown-black streaks when finished. It has a very coarse, straight grain. Some people use Wenge as a substitute for ebony for its strength and density.
This letter opener has been made with lathe turned Wenge Wood blank.
Wenge is a dark brown wood that comes from Central Africa. It can develop a reddish hue and has deep brown-black streaks when finished. It has a very coarse, straight grain. Some people use Wenge as a substitute for ebony for its strength and density.
