{"product_id":"spalted-tamarind-wood-block-30-x-50-x-150mm","title":"Spalted Tamarind Wood Block (30 x 50 x 150mm)","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpalted Tamarind Wood Block (30 x 50 x 150mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSpalted Tamarind Knife Blocks are a feast for the eyes, featuring dramatic spalting lines that carve their way through warm, honey-brown tones in a way that looks almost painted by nature. The contrast between the dark spalting and the rich underlying wood creates a truly mesmerising effect that is unlike any other. This stunning combination of colour and texture makes these knife blocks a show-stopping addition to any Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIt is important to note that Spalted Tamarind is a naturally soft wood, and stabilization is highly recommended particularly for knife handles. Stabilizing the wood hardens and reinforces the fibres from within, making it far more durable and resistant to moisture, cracking and wear that a knife handle will inevitably face. While it can be used in its raw state, doing so is best suited to decorative or light-use applications. For a handle that will stand the test of time, a stabilized Spalted Tamarind block is the way to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDramatic spalting lines with striking contrast against warm, honey-brown tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHighly decorative \u0026amp; unique figuring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSoft density — stabilization strongly recommended for knife handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSpalted Tamarind is commonly used in knife handles, pens, guitars and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDust from Spalted Tamarind can be an irritant so personal protection from the dust with face masks should be worn to avoid irritation to the eyes, lungs and mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a natural material and may show pores, cracks, or colour variations. These features are normal and part of what makes each set unique.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ferdy Exotic Timbers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40968715042880,"sku":"FE-TAMARIND-BLOCK","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/7661\/0368\/files\/IMG-4591.jpg?v=1776150856","url":"https:\/\/ausmakersupplies.com.au\/products\/spalted-tamarind-wood-block-30-x-50-x-150mm","provider":"Aus Maker Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}