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Premium African Blackwood Logs

Dalbergia melanoxylon

Eastern and Southern Africa, including Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya, and surrounding regions.

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Premium African Blackwood Logs, also known as Mpingo, are renowned for their exceptional density, deep black to dark brown heartwood, fine texture, strength, and outstanding durability. Ideal for musical instruments, knife handles, luxury woodworking, turning, carving, and specialty applications.

Technical Specifications

Origin Eastern and Southern Africa, including Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya, and surrounding regions.
Janka Hardness 3,250 lbf (14,400 N).
Density 1,200–1,300 kg/m³ at around 12% moisture content
Durability Class Class 1 – Very Durable
Workability African Blackwood is extremely dense and hard but can be turned, carved, sanded,
Sustainability FSC Certified timber available upon request, sourced from responsibly managed forests.

Common Applications

Clarinet and oboe components Musical instruments Premium knife handles Woodturning Fine carving Decorative boxes Inlays Specialty handles Luxury woodworking Collectible timber
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About Premium African Blackwood Logs

African Blackwood is one of Africa's most valuable and sought-after hardwoods. Its heartwood ranges from deep black to rich dark brown, sometimes displaying subtle natural streaks and beautiful fine grain.
The wood is extremely dense and hard and can be polished to an exceptionally smooth, natural luster. These characteristics make African Blackwood particularly popular among instrument makers, knife makers, woodturners, furniture makers, and collectors of rare exotic timber.
We supply African Blackwood logs, boards, slabs, blocks, and custom-cut timber according to customer requirements.
Available products:
African Blackwood Logs
Mpingo Logs
African Blackwood Boards
African Blackwood Slabs
Knife Handle Blanks
Turning Blanks
Musical Instrument Stock
Decorative Inlay Material
Custom-Cut Timber
Wholesale Quantities
Export Orders

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