African Blackwood grows in the dry savanna regions of central and southern Africa. Often completely black, with little or no discernible grain. Occasionally slightly lighter, with a dark brown or purplish hue. Use sealer to close the pores when finishing.
- NOTE: This photo is a representative example that has been sanded to give you an idea what the wood looks like; your block will not look exactly as pictured because every block we sell is an one of a kind item. The secondary photo shows an example of what the grain looks like when cut in half
- Often completely black, with little or no discernible grain. Occasionally slightly lighter, with a dark brown or purplish hue.
- African Blackwood has a Janka Hardness rating of 2940 lb(f)
- Sold as a single block. Use sealer to bring out the color and close the pores when finishing.
- NOTE: This photo is a representative example that has been sanded to give you an idea what the wood looks like; your block will not look exactly as pictured because every block we sell is an one of a kind item. The secondary photo shows an example of what the grain looks like when cut in half
- Often completely black, with little or no discernible grain. Occasionally slightly lighter, with a dark brown or purplish hue.
- African Blackwood has a Janka Hardness rating of 2940 lb(f)
- Sold as a single block. Use sealer to bring out the color and close the pores when finishing.
