Knifes and jewelry made of damascus steel
Handcrafted unique pieces
Here we provide some information about the woods we use in handle making:
Dalbergia genus (true Rosewoods)
Characteristics of this woods are the high density (sinks in water) and it's hardness.
They hardly soak water, making them weatherproof and resistant against insects and fungus.
Otically, most genuses are of outstanding color and grain.
Due to this qualities, they are ideal for handle making.
They hardly soak water, making them weatherproof and resistant against insects and fungus.
Otically, most genuses are of outstanding color and grain.
Due to this qualities, they are ideal for handle making.
Dalbergia Frutescens - Bahia Rosewood
The typical Rosewood
Origin: Brasilia, Density: 1100
Dalbergia Nigra - true Rio Palisander
This is the typical Palisander. Extremely rare (Embargo on imports since 1968!).
Origin: Brasilia, Density: 1200
Dalbergia Retusa - Cocobolo
Extremely hart and one of the most beautifying woods.
Best qualities come from Mexico. Density: 1100
Dalbergia Stevensonii - Honduras Palisander
Palisander-wood from central-america
Density: 1200
Dalbergia Melanoxylon - Grenadill Mozambique Ebony african Blackwood
Extremely hart - used for manufacturing of instruments.
The most dense wood of Africa, Density: 1400
More exotic Woods:
Cordia Elaeagnoides - Bocote
One of our favourite woods - great contrast and grain.
Best qualities come from Mexico. Extremely hart, extremely dense.
Machaerium Sclieroxylon - Bolivian Rosewood, Santos Palisander
Origin: Bolivia, Brasilia
Used as substitution for true Palisander. Similar properties. Density ~ 1000