胡桃木在亚洲、欧洲、美洲都有广泛的应用，胡桃木可以用于制造枪托、枪柄和体育用品。从 14 世纪开始，胡桃木就被广泛用于制造家具，尤其是欧洲西北部的国家。 通常胡桃木是灰褐色的，带有明显的深色或黑色条纹，其颜色随着时间的流逝会变淡。

　　Walnut is widely used in Asia, Europe and America.Walnut can be used to make butts, handles and sporting goods. Since the 14th century, walnut has been widely used to make furniture, especially in northwestern Europe. One of the reasons why walnut is popular is that its weight is lighter and its color is changeable. Walnut heartwood is usually light yellowish-brown to brown, and its color and stripes usually vary with its origin. Usually walnuts are grayish-brown with distinct dark or black stripes,and their color will fade over time.