African Gabon Ebony Crochet Hook

Product information

$59.00

+

Description

This handcrafted crochet hook is made from Gabon Ebony from Africa. IThe hooks are shaped with a larger handle to relieve stress on the hand and wrist when crocheting. They also have an Ergonomic shape that fits nicely in the hand.


Please see Nelsonwood Hook Info page for Crochet Hook dimensions and other hook information. Nelsonwood Hook Info


Because this hook is handcrafted there will be variation in appearance, grain, size and color. While there are slight variation the basic Ergonomic shape is maintained. No two handcrafted hooks will be the same!


Pictures of finished hooks are examples of what you will receive. Numbered block are the block used when item is ordered. Outside appearance of block is not necessarily how the finished hook will appear.


Be sure to read some of my reviews!

Hook Size or Metal Tip. *
Mark size on hook *
Modification of Hook. Add measurements in Notes to seller
Enter size(s) for Metal Tip(s) (Enter only if you are selecting metal tip in hook size) (See hook information page for available hook sizes)
Custom Rings for Solid Woods
Notes to seller

Add any note to seller about hook purchase

in stock Out of stock

Gabon Ebony (Diospyrus crassiflorais) A dense and heavy wood used for making a variety of items including musical instruments such as bagpipes, violin pegs, chessmen, buttons, handles for cutlery, and of course stick shafts and handles, for which a strong wood is a necessity. Ebony is one of the most difficult woods to carve given its hardness, and traditionally only master carvers were given the opportunity. Ebony trees are relatively small, and are found in the tropical rainforests of Africa, India, Ceylon, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The bark of ebony is tan and generally light in color, and the outer wood is a soft white. It is the inner portion of the tree that is fine-grained, dense, dark colored, strong and heavy, and has been prized for centuries. 
Known for its jet-black color, ebony varies from deep black to dark red, with a variety of rich dark shades. Heartwood may display dramatic and irregular striping of bright brown, gray or greenish black on a deep black background. It is genetics that determines the shade, along with moisture, mineral content of the soil, and age/growth rate of the tree. Generally, the darker ebony is found at higher altitudes and from older trees. Ebony with more red tones has its origin at lower altitudes and from soil with greater iron content. Ebony is a scarce and costly wood.

Reviews

Average Rating

(1 reviews)

Isabella M. on 2024-05-24

Verified Purchase
I’m absolutely in love with this hook! Was the first one I’ve gotten from this site and it was a good choice. Lovely shape, very comfy handle, nice hook that’s pretty versatile (I’ve had some hooks that based off shape worked better with some types of yarn than others) and it’s just absolutely beautiful. My favorite hook that I own and the next time I have a wooden hook that breaks, I’ll definitely come back to this site!