Macassar Ebony Crochet Hook

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$69.00

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This beautiful handcrafted crochet hook is made from Macassar Ebony.  The 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.


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Macassar Ebony  (Diospyros celebica) This wood is variegated, heartwood is dark brown to black, streaked throughout with bands of grayish-brown, yellow-brown or pale brown, nearly always wide striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work and joinery, and is much sought for posts (tokobashira) in traditional Japanese houses. That is why Japan used to be the main importer for this wood.
The tree grows up to 65 feet in height under favorable circumstances, although such trees are rarely seen nowadays. Since Macassar Ebony has been a woodworkers favorite for centuries, most of it has been felled and used in high quality furniture. The wood is often defective, showing cracks, and in particular heart shakes and splits. It is not easy to dry and is best given ample time for this. Converting logs into boards as soon as possible is recommended.
Macassar Ebony is exceptionally beautiful species ebony has been much appreciated by woodworkers all over the world through the past two centuries it has now become a very scarce and expensive timber. The small available amounts on the market have led to very high prices, Macassar Ebony nowadays belongs to the highest priced timbers on the world, and the region of growth is quite restricted.
Macassar Ebony grows in East Indies, Philippines, Celebes Islands. 
Other name are Striped Ebony, Indian Ebony, Camabon, Tendu, Coromandel, Temru and Tunki.

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(3 reviews)

Karen M. on 2021-04-11

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Beautiful crochet hook. I'm making a shawl using this hook and the yarn flows through the hook so smoothly. The hook is also very comfortable to use. Very happy with the purchase.

william stodart on 2018-12-12

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beautiful work. sure my wife will love themm

Heather L. on 2018-04-13

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I LOVE my Nelsonwood crochet hook! I special ordered it as I wanted it a bit longer and Bryan was super helpful and friendly in giving me the information I needed. The hook is absolutely beautiful and is so, so comfortable to use. It fits in my hand perfectly and makes crocheting for longer periods of time not only comfortable but enjoyable. The wood is polished and gorgeous (Macassar Ebony) and the way the hook is formed endures the grain is visible, it’s just beautiful. I’ll definitely be ordering another hook and adding to my collection! Thank you, Bryan!