Black Walnut Logs
Premium Black Walnut Logs – The Most Prized Dark Hardwood from North America
American Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is one of the most valuable and sought-after hardwoods in the world, treasured for its rich, deep chocolate-brown heartwood and stunning grain figure. With excellent workability, dimensional stability, and natural beauty that requires only a clear finish to shine, Black Walnut is the premier choice for fine furniture, gunstocks, veneers and luxury interiors.
Species: Juglans nigra (Eastern Black Walnut / American Walnut)
Key Properties:
• Density: 610 kg/m³ (38 lb/ft³) at 12% MC
• Hardness (Janka): 1,010 lbf – medium-hard, easy to work
• Rich chocolate-brown heartwood with purple-black streaks
• Excellent dimensional stability – minimal warping or shrinking
• Outstanding machining, gluing and finishing properties
• Naturally moderate resistance to decay
• Exceptional carving and turning wood
Log Specifications:
• Diameter: 30 cm to 75 cm+ (small end)
• Length: 2.4 m to 4.9 m (standard saw log lengths)
• Grades: Veneer/Prime (premium), FAS Saw Logs, Select, Industrial
• Treatment: Debarked, end-coated, fumigated and ISPM-15 compliant
Applications:
• High-end furniture and cabinetry
• Premium gunstocks and rifle stocks
• Luxury yacht and aircraft interiors
• Architectural millwork, doors and paneling
• Premium decorative veneers and burls
• Musical instruments – guitar bodies and acoustic instruments
• Fine carving, turning and sculpture
• Luxury kitchen surfaces and butcher blocks
Petrofit exports prime American Black Walnut logs sourced from sustainably managed central and eastern US hardwood forests, supplying the world's most demanding furniture makers, veneer manufacturers and luxury producers.