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Hickory Wood

Hickory is one of the hardest and toughest North American hardwoods, known for its exceptional strength, shock resistance, and bold, contrasting grain. With colors ranging from light cream to deep reddish-brown, it’s commonly used for tool handles, flooring, furniture, and any application where durability is a priority.

Hickory Wood

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Hickory (Carya ovata)

Pricing:



Affordable

Hardness:

1880

Janka

Distribution:



Eastern United States

Availability:



Readily Available

Appearance

The heartwood is light to medium brown featuring a reddish hue and the sapwood is a pale yellow-brown. The grain is generally straight with occasional wave.

Workability

Hickory is extremely hard and notoriously difficult to work. It is prone to tearout with machines if the cutters are at all dull and it tends to blunt cutting edges. Despite all of this, it glues and finishes well.

Uses

Tool handles, wheel spokes and flooring. The wood is commonly used where strength or shock-resistance is important.

Additional Comments

Hickory is among the hardest and strongest of woods native to North America. On average, Hickory is denser, stiffer, and harder than either White Oak or Hard Maple.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Wood

What is Hickory wood used for?

Hickory is used for tool handles (axes, hammers, shovels), flooring, furniture, smoking wood for BBQ, baseball bats, and ladder rungs.

How hard is Hickory?

Hickory has a Janka hardness of 1,880 lbf (8,360 N).

Is Hickory good for flooring?

Yes. Hickory is an outstanding flooring choice for high-traffic areas due to its hardness (Janka 1,880 lbf). It outperforms Oak and Maple in resistance to dents and scratches.

What does Hickory wood look like?

Hickory has a pale cream to white sapwood and reddish-brown to tan heartwood often appear in the same board.

Why is Hickory used for axe handles?

When an axe blade strikes, Hickory bends slightly to absorb the impact and springs back, preventing handle fracture.

Is Hickory good for smoking meat?

Yes. Hickory is the most popular smoking wood in North American BBQ, producing a bacon-like smoke flavor. It pairs well with pork (ribs, shoulders, bacon), beef brisket, and whole chickens.

How does Hickory compare to Oak for flooring?

Hickory (Janka 1,820 lbf) is significantly harder than both Red Oak (1,290 lbf) and White Oak (1,360 lbf).

What finish is best for Hickory floors?

Oil-based polyurethane is the most popular finish for Hickory flooring. Hardwax oil finishes like Rubio Monocoat are also excellent, providing a more natural look.

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