RARE & EXOTIC WOODCRAFT

Hand-Selected Chittum Burl Blanks & Slabs

Discover the unmatched beauty of authentic Chittum Burl. Precision-cut for master woodcrafters, knife artisans, and custom burl collectors.
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THE ART OF RARE EXOTIC WOOD

Unmatched Beauty, Grown by Nature & Prepared for Master Artisans

For over 60 years, Darrell has personally hand-harvested rare Chittum Burls from the sides of North Alabama and South-Central Tennessee mountains. Sourced from the rare American Smoketree, every piece in our collection represents decades of dedication, hard work, and the most extensive Chittum inventory in America.

Renowned for its tight eye clusters, dramatic dark lines, and radiant chatoyance under a high-gloss finish, Chittum is a woodturner’s dream. It sands effortlessly, takes finishes exceptionally well, and works cleanly delivering unmatched figure for your finest custom projects.

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WHY CUSTOM CRAFTERS COME BACK

Craftsmanship Starts Long Before the Knife Edge.

Cut by Hand, Graded by Eye

Every blank is sawn, air-dried, and personally inspected. If it doesn’t meet Darrell’s standards for custom handle material, it never goes into the box.

Authentically Sourced

We harvest exclusively from private land, working directly with families for two generations. Our burl is sourced responsibly, preserving the environment for future crafters.

Figure You Won't See Twice

What you choose is what you get. Every piece in our collection is entirely 1-of-1, and every blank is air-dried. What you see in the photo is the exact blank shipped to your shop guaranteeing a unique grain pattern.

FROM NATURE TO YOUR WORKSHOP

The World’s Rarest Burl, Prepared for Masters

At Darrell’s Chittum Wood, we bring you one of North America’s most sought-after exotic woods. Our blanks, blocks, and slabs are carefully harvested, dried, and stabilized to preserve their unique eyes, complex figure, and high chatoyance. Transform your next custom project with timber that stands out.
CUSTOM CRAFT & BULK ORDERS

Need Specific Dimensions or Custom Burl Blanks?

Whether you are a knifemaker looking for premium scale pairs or a woodturner needing custom bowl blanks, we respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.