Cocobolo

Botanical name: Dalbergia retusa

Origin: Mexico/Nicaragua
Weight: 1100Kg/m³
Cutting: 2 square edged boards and through and through sawn boards
Dryness: Kiln dried (flitch cut stock air dried/part seasoned)
Other names: Granadillo

A true rosewood frequently showing the typical figuring and colouring associated with the most desirable and popular rosewoods. Light yellow to rich red with other coloured streaks and zones maturing to a superb collection of rich red browns. A stunning timber for the best of work, extremely hard and heavy giving a super dense and glassy finish. Popular for turnery, knife handles and small cabinet work.