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  •  At this time, the species of wood I use for muddlers include:  Bocote, Goncalo Alves (Tiger Wood), Argentine Osage Orange, Chechen (Caribbean Rosewood), Bolivian Rosewood and Bloodwood.  I use Mesquite (such an interesting wood) as I find it for sale.
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  •  Each muddler shape is unique - made by hand without the use of duplicating tools.  The design has evolved to combine functionality with curves that highlight the beauty of the wood.  Each muddler has my signature brand burned into the handle end before the oil finish is applied.
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  •  Each specific wood type contains a range of color and grain pattern.  If you want to see what your exact muddler looks like, contact me by e-mail ([email protected]) and I will send you a picture of specific muddlers from which to choose.   

  • The price for each muddler varies somewhat according to changing wood cost but usually $70 with free shipping.   

  • To purchase a muddler, let me know what you want via email.  I am now accepting Venmo or a check as a means of payment.  My email address is [email protected] and phone, 715-499-3064
        
       *( JANKA scale)  The Janka scale is an international hardness rating measure developed in 1906 and standardized by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) in 1927.  A hardness reading of, say 2200, means it takes 2200 lbs of pressure to sink a marble size stainless steel ball to half its circumference into the wood.  All woods we use have a hardness rating of over 2000.  There are no woods native to North America that are that hard - hickory and pecan for example, are 1820 on the Janka scale.  Mesquite is an exception.)   



Bocote Muddler
Bocote is not only exceptionally beautiful but very hard (2200 on the Janka scale - harder than Hickory or Hard Maple) and quite dense. The grain varies from the straight to wildly curved throughout it’s golden brown to tan color.  Dark curved streaks of black accent the wood.  It polishes well.  It is used in such things as pool cues and knife handles.  It grows throughout Mexico and also in West Indies.
Free shipping
$
70.00    
Chechen Wood Muddler
Chechen Wood (also known as Caribbean Rosewood) has a beautiful and varied color pattern ranging from red to orange to light butterscotch with blackish stripes.  It has a fine texture that turns and polishes well.  It is extremely hard, having a Janka hardness rating of 2250 and is heavy - specific gravity of .85 so it feels good in the hands of a discriminating cocktail maker.  The wood grows in Eastern Mexico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Belize.  
Free shipping
$
70.00    
Cumaru Muddler
Cumaru (Brazilian Teak) is a beautiful hardwood ranging in color from medium to dark brown tending to red and purple hues.  It has a fine texture and polishes to a high gloss.  It is extremely hard (3540 on Janka Scale) - three times harder than Hard Maple.  Its high density (specific gravity of .86) makes it feel strong in your hand.  It grows throughout Northern South America.  
Free shipping
$
65.00    
Bloodwood muddler
Bloodwood (Cardinal Wood) can be polished to a gorgeous deep red finish.  The wood we use is bright red accented at times with variegated streaks of pale yellow.  The grain is very fine adding to its beauty as well as its ability to stand up to hard use.  It is very hard (2900 on Janka scale) - meaning it takes almost 3000 lbs of pressure to push a marble sized steel ball to half way its diameter.   It is also very dense.  It grows throughout much of tropical South America.
Free shipping
$
70.00    
Goncalo Alves (Tigerwood, Zebrawood)
Our Goncalo Alves muddles have a beautiful marbled grain pattern with contrasting streaks of color ranging from pale yellow to dark reddish brown.   It is very hard (2160 on Janka Scale), polishes very well and has a tight closed grain (feels good in your hands).  It is naturally resistant to water.  The wood we use comes mainly from Brazil.  
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$
70.00    
Osage Orange (Argentine)
The Argentine  Osage Orange muddler in the picture is second from the right.  It is a beautiful honey color with swirls of amber and bright yellow.  It is very hard (2400 on Janka scale) and is quite different than the common variety that is planted in the U.S. as hedges and fences.  The vibrant colors hold up well over time in part due to the oil finish we apply. 
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$
70.00