Certifications & Standards
African Blackwood
Dalbergia melanoxylon
Eastern and Southern Africa
In StockPrice on request — contact us for a quote tailored to your quantity and specification.
African Blackwood is a premium African hardwood renowned for its deep black to dark purple-brown color, exceptional density, fine texture, natural durability, and ability to achieve a beautiful polished finish. We supply African Blackwood logs, boards, slabs, blocks, and custom-cut timber according
Common Applications
About African Blackwood
The heartwood typically ranges from deep black to dark violet-brown, sometimes displaying subtle darker or lighter streaks. Its smooth texture and ability to take an excellent polish make it especially desirable for high-end craftsmanship.
African Blackwood is particularly famous in musical instrument manufacturing because of its excellent acoustic properties. It is widely used for clarinets, oboes, flutes, bagpipes, and other specialist instruments. Its extreme hardness and stability also make it suitable for knife handles, turning blanks, fine inlays, and premium decorative products.
We carefully select African Blackwood for color, density, grain quality, dimensions, and overall character. We supply logs, boards, slabs, blocks, turning blanks, and custom-cut timber according to your exact specifications.
We supply:
African Blackwood Logs
African Blackwood Boards
African Blackwood Slabs
African Blackwood Blocks
Turning Blanks
Knife Handle Blanks
Musical Instrument Stock
Billiard Cue Stock
Fine Inlay Material
Custom-cut timber according to customer specifications
Wholesale and export orders
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