Walnut, American Black - Lumber, Blanks, Scales, Grips, Craft Wood
Walnut, American Black - Lumber, Blanks, Scales, Grips, Craft Wood
Common name(s)
Black Walnut, Eastern Black Walnut, American Black Walnut, Eastern American Black Walnut.
Botanical name(s)
Juglans nigra.
Description
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a premium native North American hardwood prized for its stunning deep chocolate-brown heartwood that darkens beautifully over time, often with subtle purple undertones and contrasting lighter sapwood. Renowned among woodworkers as one of the finest temperate hardwoods, it offers exceptional working properties: easy to machine, glue, and finish while providing excellent stability and shock resistance. Its rich, luxurious color and dramatic grain patterns make every piece a statement of timeless elegance—perfect for high-end furniture, cabinetry, gunstocks, and veneers. Invest in Black Walnut for heirloom-quality creations that combine durability, workability, and unmatched natural beauty that only improves with age.