As you may have discerned from the Latin name already, White Ash is arguably the American wood. Alternatively known as American Ash, it is the go-to wood for baseball bats. You don't get much more American than that. Due to its preference for moderate to humid forests, this species is natively found throughout eastern and central North America. Reliably regular and straight-grained, White Ash has a finish that is predictable and pleasing. Compared to our similarly colored Curly Birch, the grain of White Ash is more open. White Ash's middle of the road Janka hardness rating (1320) makes it perfect for baseball bats and easy to work. Our Viking Lumberjack predecessors typically utilized ash wood for knife handles, rakes, stoppers, and their incredibly important bows.