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HICKORY is surprising!
HICKORY is surprising!
Why Hickory?
Why Hickory?
Many anglers assume metal or carbon fiber must be stronger than wood.
In reality, hickory has been trusted for generations in tools that must absorb shock — from axe handles to ladder rungs.
Many anglers assume metal or carbon fiber must be stronger than wood.
In reality, hickory has been trusted for generations in tools that must absorb shock — from axe handles to ladder rungs.
In moving water, that same resilience means a staff that flexes and holds, rather than slipping or failing when it matters most.
In moving water, that same resilience means a staff that flexes and holds, rather than slipping or failing when it matters most.
"Able to withstand nearly anything"
"Able to withstand nearly anything"
Tested stronger than aluminum!
Tested stronger than aluminum!
Independent engineering laboratory tests that compared hickory wood with 6061 aluminum used in aerospace construction revealed this:
Independent engineering laboratory tests that compared hickory wood with 6061 aluminum used in aerospace construction revealed this:
Higher Poisson’s Ratio 37/33 (a measure of the Poisson effect, the deformation (expansion or contraction) of a material in directions perpendicular to the specific direction of loading.)
Higher Poisson’s Ratio 37/33 (a measure of the Poisson effect, the deformation (expansion or contraction) of a material in directions perpendicular to the specific direction of loading.)
Higher ratio of Stiffness to Weight (Bending points) 110 VS 50
Higher ratio of Stiffness to Weight (Bending points) 110 VS 50
Higher Strength to Weight (Bending points) 59 VS 21
Higher Strength to Weight (Bending points) 59 VS 21
Similar Tensile Strength.
Similar Tensile Strength.
Hickory is very hard
Hickory is very hard
1820 on Junka hardness scale
1820 on Junka hardness scale
The heaviest of American hardwoods, … The wood is well-known for its very good strength and shock resistance and also has excellent steam-bending properties. It is extremely tough and resilient, quite hard, but only moderately heavy.
The heaviest of American hardwoods, … The wood is well-known for its very good strength and shock resistance and also has excellent steam-bending properties. It is extremely tough and resilient, quite hard, but only moderately heavy.
Perhaps the most desirable aspect of hickory wood is the unique combination of strength, hardness, and toughness that cannot be found in any other species. It is considered an extremely durable wood, thought to be able to withstand nearly anything, including repeted exposure to moisture. On the Janka scale, hickory comes in at an impressive 1820. That’s about 41% harder than the traditional Red Oak. It is the second hardest hardwood species in North America.
Perhaps the most desirable aspect of hickory wood is the unique combination of strength, hardness, and toughness that cannot be found in any other species. It is considered an extremely durable wood, thought to be able to withstand nearly anything, including repeted exposure to moisture. On the Janka scale, hickory comes in at an impressive 1820. That’s about 41% harder than the traditional Red Oak. It is the second hardest hardwood species in North America.
Cool Facts about Hickory in History
Cool Facts about Hickory in History
In Eastern North America, it survived the catastrophic changes of the Glacial Epoch 50 million years ago, earning the title of the first strictly American hardwood species.
In Eastern North America, it survived the catastrophic changes of the Glacial Epoch 50 million years ago, earning the title of the first strictly American hardwood species.
Pioneers heading westward made hickory wagon wheels a prerequisite.
Pioneers heading westward made hickory wagon wheels a prerequisite.
The Wright brothers whittled hickory for their “flying contraption.”
The Wright brothers whittled hickory for their “flying contraption.”
Hickory sawdust and chips are used to flavor meat by smoking.
Hickory sawdust and chips are used to flavor meat by smoking.
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