2018.06.04
Hello .
This is Tanaka, in charge of rare material correspondence.
Thank you very much for visiting our website.
This will be our third Rare Materials newsletter in 2019.
Seoul Bird will be open from 5/21~5/27
We have been purchasing Hawaiian koa lumber.
As the rarity of the product increases year by year, the price of the product is rising at the same time.
Although it was frustrating, we were able to complete the purchase again.
After the lumber arrives in Japan, it is seasoned in Japan.
We expect to be able to provide guidance in approximately two years.
We will inform you again.
Now, the main topic, rare materials.
Three tree species will be introduced in this issue.
Bubinga wood, Cameroon
Bubinga wood is introduced for the first time in a long time.
Also known as African rosewood.
By Washington Convention,
Restrictions on imports and exports effective January 2, 2017.
Prices have also skyrocketed.
Specific gravity is 0.80~.
(1.08~ for ebony, 0.6~ for kurokaki)
The reddish-brown bark of the wood seems to express its massiveness.
Beautiful wood" intricately embedded in the wood.
The powerful and beautiful African landscape is
It is a gem to the eye.
KIHADA Lumber
Yellowfin wood is also used as a herbal medicine.
Takeda's website has a guide to its ingredients.
https://www.takeda.co.jp/kyoto/area/plantno92.html
Specific gravity is 0.48~. It is a very light wood.
(1.08~ for ebony, 0.80~ for bubinga, 0.6~ for kurokaki)
Only a small portion of the beautiful part of the yellowfin tuna is cut out.
It was completed as a watch case.
In the season when all things grow and thrive
Ears of wheat are harvested
The yellowfin tuna has a golden hue.
The wood is assembled using only a small portion of the "wood grain" that appears.
Only one watch case.
The vertical grain of the wood is also called "Chijimi Mokuji".
You can enjoy the following
Striped ebony wood
Striped ebony wood that is made to order.
One case produced so that you can see the grain of the wood.
The quality of the wood is also top-notch.
Specific gravity is 1.08~.
(0.48~ for yellowfin bream, 0.80~ for bubinga, 0.6~ for kurokaki)
Black and light red bands are alternately arranged
Striped ebony that exudes a characteristic striped wood grain.
The massiveness and stability that does not attract other species of wood is
The one and only rare tree species.
For customers who were unable to obtain the case you requested this time
You can choose the grain from the wood directly at Seoul Bird.
Cases can be produced.
Lumber is always changing, so please contact us for more information.
When making a reservation, please stock the species of tree you wish to use.
Please check before coming to the store.
Please refer to "Ordering from the board".
Current rare wood stock list in Ikebukuro.
zelkova burl wood, striped ebony, koa, curly maple, zelkova, rosewood
Kokorobo", "Kurokaki", "Tomochi", "Tamo", "Wenge", "Maple burl", etc.
■ Watch case and leather interior
In purchasing a watch case
Here are some "tips" on leather selection that you may be wondering about!
■Information on payment methods (There will be a change in the discount rate from June 1)
Thank you for reading to the end,
Thank you very much.
We look forward to working with you again next time.
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