Hickory

Character

A very dense wood, known for its high toughness. Hickory also has high bending strength, great stiffness, and exceptional resistance to shock. Usually straight-grained, Hickory is often used for handles in striking tools such as hammers and axes.

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Color

Heartwood tends to be light to medium brown, with a reddish hue; sapwood is a paler yellowish brown.

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Usage

Flooring, Tool Handles, Ladder Rungs