Thread: NZ Wood for Chisel Handle

Originally Posted by Ingrid 51

NZ native woods: I’d try Marie if you can get some and shape it as it’s like steel. Next, I’d try matai; hard wearing and should be easy enough to find. Perhaps Puriri as used by early farmers for posts. Perhaps hickory, as a Nth American timber?

matai splits easily..marie is a bitch to turn...rewarewa is too but super tough.