Hickory

<p>Hickory is the hardest and heaviest domestic hardwood we carry — nearly twice as hard as Cherry and significantly harder than White Oak. Its dramatic contrast between pale sapwood and reddish-brown heartwood creates a bold, rustic look that's become highly fashionable in farmhouse and cabin-style interiors. Extremely tough and shock-resistant, but that same density makes it demanding to work. Carbide tooling recommended. Worth the effort for applications where strength and character both matter.</p><table><tr><td><strong>Latin name</strong></td><td>Carya spp.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Janka hardness</strong></td><td>1,820 lbf</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Origin</strong></td><td>Eastern North America</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Avg. dried weight</strong></td><td>51 lbs / ft³</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Workability</strong></td><td>Challenging</td></tr></table><p><strong>Common uses:</strong> Tool handles · Flooring · Cabinets · Furniture · Ladder rungs · BBQ smoking wood</p>