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Hi Folks,
If a listing says "salvaged wood from AZ" it is Mesquite. There are about 17 different species of Mesquite and when I get the wood it comes from waste piles generated by arborists. I can't tell what species it is but they are all similar. I'm not putting the name of the wood in the listings because there is a bot that is removing or making unavailable listings with Mesquite in them because this wood has been labeled a noxious weed. The wood I get is long dead when I get it and there is zero chance of your utensil sprouting and growing. But Etsy has been doing this to my and other peoples' listings because of this label. There are no seeds or anything that can grow but it is a very good wood for making utensils. In fact, it's my second favorite wood to carve. If the listing says salvaged fruit wood, it is Apricot. Etsy has also been making these listings unavailable. I think it is because where we live, it is illegal to plant Apricot trees. This is because the potato farmers have lobbied the government to ban them because they can harbor an aphid that can carry a virus that is harmful to the potato crop. The wood I get is down and dead, removed from yards for various reasons. It is not a threat for harboring the aphids. Some of my wood comes from trees that were removed by the contractors that spray the trees. They try to talk the homeowner into cutting them down and they give them an Apple tree in exchange. Future spoons!
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Kasegirl on Apr 12, 2024
5 out of 5 starsI’ve already used this on some older wooden spoons and they look great!
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brock2148 on Apr 2, 2024
5 out of 5 starsVery well made. It’s a beautiful yet functional kitchen tool. Highly recommend
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Linda on Jan 5, 2024
5 out of 5 starsAs always, fabulous product from my favorite shop! I have so many real treasures from Robert, and now that we have moved to a new state my pieces have caught the eye of family in the area and new friends. Love ❤️ this new pie server; exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much, Linda
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mickyajohn on Dec 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely gorgeous! Workmanship is beautiful! Very fast shipping.
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Katelynrae on Apr 24, 2024
5 out of 5 starsExcellent experience buying from Bob. The craftsmanship of the cherry wood ladle I purchased is of the highest quality. This is a piece I will have in my kitchen for decades to come and will cherish for its beauty and utility.
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SHERYL J on Apr 24, 2024
5 out of 5 starsOrdered the spoon oil for keeping wooden spoons, other wooden utensils from cracking. It's a must for me I use wooden spoons & other wooden utensils a lot. It's a great mixture of oil & beeswax perfect. I'd order again oil & plan on ordering other items too. Came quickly through the mail
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Mikaylee on Apr 21, 2024
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful wooden spoon. Exactly what I was looking for. The spoon handle is decently long.
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Carving spoons as a small husband and wife cottage industry.
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Robert Kidd
Owner, Maker, Designer
I grew up in Virginia and moved to Colorado in 1987. Met Gwynne and we were married in 1991. We live in Rural Colorado. I started carving spoons in 2001. I have been a woodworker since 1995.
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Gwynne Kidd
Owner, Maker, Designer
I was born and raised on the farm we now live on. I started carving spoons with Rob in 2003. I do the final shaping and finishing as well as the shipping.