Rosewood (Dalbergia)
Genuine Rosewood belongs to the genus Dalbergia. Throughout S.E. Asia Dalbergia is harvested for its fragrant and dense grain near the core. Rosewoods are strong and heavy, and suitable for guitars, marimbas, turnery, billiard cues, handles, furniture, flooring, etc.
This wood species is in CITES Appendix III, but is not on the IUCN Red List.
Honduran Mahogany (Swistenia)
Honduran Mahogany is a straight grained reddish brown hardwood. Mahogany is used to construct fine furniture, architectural woodwork, flooring, and is commonly used in boat building due to its excellent resistance to moisture.
This wood species is in CITES Appendix II, and is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of over 20% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation. However all Honduran mahogany works produced by Wood and Wood Knots are made from reclaimed flooring which would otherwise be destroyed.
Padauk
Padauk is African or Asian hardwood which is valued for durability, stability, and attractive color and grain, Most Padauk is a deep reddish brown color.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Black Walnut is a highly prized North American Hardwood. Black Walnut is used to construct fine furniture, architectural woodwork, musical instruments, decorative panels, interior trim, flooring and gunstocks.
Monkey Pod (Acacia)
Monkey Pod is an is African or Asian hardwood which is valued for durability, stability, and attractive reddish orange color and tight grain, The Book of Exodus notes that Acacia was used to construct The Ark of the Covenant.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. However all Monkey Pod works produced by Wood and Wood Knots are made from saw offs and scraps which would otherwise be destroyed.
White and Red Oak (Quercus alba)
White and Red Oak are preeminent hardwoods found in North America. White and Red Oak is commonly used to construct fine furniture, is hard and durable and has a dramatic grain pattern.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Purpleheart (Peltogyne)
Purpleheart is colorful Latin American hardwood which is commonly used for furniture and other designs where color is desired as a highlight. Purpleheart has excellent strength properties, is durable, and resistant to both decay and insect attacks. Purpleheart is used in applications where strength is important.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Bubinga (Guibourtia)
Bubinga is an imported African hardwood, and is used for its strength and beauty. Bubinga has a close resemblance to Rosewood, and is often use in place of more expensive woods. Bubinga features a host of stunning grain figures which make this wood truly unique. Bubinga has an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Wenge (Millettia laurentii)
Wenge, pronounced WHEN-gii or WHEN-ghay, is an African hardwood which has excellent strength and hardness properties, and is also dark enough to be used as a substitute for ebony.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as endangered due to a population reduction of over 50% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range, and exploitation. However all Wenge works produced by Wood and Wood Knots are made from saw offs and scraps which would otherwise be destroyed.
Bocote (Cordia)
Bocote is native to Mexico and Central/South America, has a zebra-like appearance, and is highly figured. Bocote is generally used for its aesthetic attributes. Bocote is strong though, its strength-to-weight ratio is below average. Bocote is similar in strength to Maple though Bocote is considerably heavier.)
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Zebrawood (Microberlinia brazzavillensis)
Zebrawood is West African, the heartwood is a light brown or cream color with dark blackish brown streaks vaguely resembling a zebra’s stripes. Zebrawood is strong and stiff, with a fairly high density. Zebrawood is commonly used for its bold and unique striping.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices, but is on the IUCN Red List. It is listed as vulnerable due to a population reduction of over 20% in the past three generations, caused by a decline in its natural range.
Spalted Maple
Spalted Maple is a general description of any type of Maple that has been allowed to begin initial stages of decay, and then subsequently dried to prevent\ further decay. The partial decay, called spalting, gives the wood dark contrasting lines and streaks where fungus has begun to attack the wood.
This wood species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
