36+ Walnut Vs Cherry Grain. Cherry is a hardwood with a fine, straight grain that ranges from reddish brown to blond. Starting to get the hang of it!
How To Mix Match And Coordinate Wood Stains Undertones from www.kylieminteriors.ca
All boards are assembled using titebond iii glue and are sanded to 320 grit. Notably, red oak's large and open pores contribute to its coarse texture that one can both see and feel. Cherry and mahogany both have a reddish tint, and to the untrained eye, they appear similar.
Cherry is another 5% or so softer than walnut.
As a wood, walnut tends to have a hard, dense, and tight grain which has a smooth finish when polished. Knives i use are pretty much all carbon gyutos and i try to keep my edges sharp. Black walnut is a very handsome wood, but not the easiest to master. For black walnut i prefer the natural look.
