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Material

Jerusalem olive Bethlehem, Holy Land

Pruned from groves that have been worked for centuries, with a wild interlocking grain and a warm gold that darkens as you handle it. Nothing turns quite like it.

Allesley · CV5Turned atBethlehem, Holy LandSourced fromPurchased through a reliable importer from Jerusalem directly.How it came

The story

These very rare olive wood blanks are produced from the trimmings of the olive trees in the Holy Land. An essential process for a healthier growth for the trees and to generate environmental stability. No Tree is damaged or destroyed in the process of harvesting this wood.

On the lathe

Fantastic wood to turn and the smell is wonderful - takes a finish really well and I often use linseed oil or friction polish.

Further reading

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Commission

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  1. 01 Pen type and model
  2. 02 Plating and accents
  3. 03 Material and species
  4. 04 Presentation case
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