High; identified by the characteristic deep brown color, open pore structure, distinct growth ring boundaries, and general texture typical of American Black Walnut. confidence

Black Walnut

Juglans nigra · Hardwood

Type: Hardwood
Origin: Eastern North America
Hardness: 1,010 lbf (Medium)
Durability: Durable to Very Durable; exhibits very good resistance to rot and decay, though susceptible to certain wood-boring insects.

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Grain Pattern

Mostly straight grain with some subtle wavy and irregular patterns visible in the face grain, showing a flat-sawn to slightly mixed-sawn profile with muted cathedral arches.

Color & Appearance

Rich brown to dark chocolate brown heartwood with occasional purplish cast, contrasting with a pale yellowish-gray to whitish sapwood. Possesses a moderate natural luster that tends to lighten slightly to a lighter golden-brown hue as it ages and is exposed to UV light.

Hardness (Janka)

1,010 lbf (Medium)

Durability & Decay Resistance

Durable to Very Durable; exhibits very good resistance to rot and decay, though susceptible to certain wood-boring insects.

Value & Sustainability

Estimated Market Value: $6.00 to $12.00 per board foot depending on grade and width.
Wood Age Estimate: Estimated to be a modern or relatively recently milled piece (less than 20 years old), showing minimal natural aging patina on the exposed surface.
Sustainability Status: Not listed on the CITES appendices or the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Generally abundant and sustainably harvested in North America.

Common Uses

Fine furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, gunstocks, veneer, turned objects, and specialty woodcraft.

Geographic Origin

Eastern North America

Workability

Exceptional workability with both hand and machine tools. Glues, stains, and finishes exceptionally well, though it can occasionally tear out on figured sections during planing.