Top Ten Hardest Woods
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Mpingo (African Black Wood)
$63.00 – $273.00
Mpingo (African Black Wood)
$63.00 – $273.00The original Ebony is not what you might think it is. It’s not even an Ebony. Traditionally we view Gabon Ebony as THE Ebony, but that is not the case. Historically speaking Mpingo, or African Blackwood, was the dark black wood that was imported in to Egypt for thousands of years, and even mentioned in the Bible. So the original Ebony was a Rosewood. Go Figure…
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Snakewood
$63.00 – $273.00
Snakewood
$63.00 – $273.00-
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Katalox (Mexican Ebony)
$42.00 – $167.00
Katalox (Mexican Ebony)
$42.00 – $167.00Katalox (pronounced kata-low-sh) is also called Mexican Ebony. It is a wonderful substitute for ebony, in my opinion it far surpasses any of the ebonies in sheer beauty. Using Katalox as a mere substitute for ebony is a travesty, however, since it overlooks the inherent qualities of the wood that put it a step above any ebony. Katalox is the color of blackberries and polishes to a full rich shine that enhances the deep burgundy and purple tones of the wood. Katalox is not black, even though it can pass for black, upon closer inspection there is a myriad of deep reds and rich royal violets just below the surface.
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Patagonia Rosewood (Cebil)
$27.00 – $103.00
Patagonia Rosewood (Cebil)
$27.00 – $103.00Also know as Cebil, Patagonian Rosewood is fast becoming one of my favorite Rosewoods, even though it is not a true Rosewood. Photos simply do not due this wood justice. The grain is simply outstanding. Patagonian Rosewood readily shines to a natural luster and has a metallic sheen that seems to irritate my camera. Patagonian Rosewood is light in color with vivid blue black stripes and is truly a sight to behold. Seriously considering making my gaming table from this South American wood. It’s primary use seems to be as hardwood flooring.
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Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum or True)
$63.00 – $273.00
Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum or True)
$63.00 – $273.00Lignum Vitae, or the Tree of Life, is an Iron Wood, that has a myriad of uses. From being one of the best self lubricating bearings for wet environments, to medicinal tea, this wood is a highly valued resource. It’s also the heaviest wood in the world. It was used as the main prop shaft bearing on the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear powered submarine as well as most of the Liberty Ships during WWII.
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