Ghodges2 wrote:
Pecan sure is hard and durable.

It is and they have a few good priced pecan blanks (24" x 2" x 2" for $7) at
the local Rockler. Just was looking for a lighter wood that would hold up
to the rigors of cooking. I had some olive wood utensils a long time ago.
They we're beautiful but can't seem to find a good supplier for Olive wood.