About Birdseye Mun Ebony

Birdseye Mun Ebony is an exceptionally attractive figured form of Mun Ebony (Diospyros mun), a dense Southeast Asian ebony known for its fine texture, high natural luster, and contrasting coloration. The heartwood can range from medium brown and reddish-brown to very dark brown, often featuring dramatic dark brown to black streaks against lighter areas.
The birdseye figure gives selected pieces an additional three-dimensional appearance, with small eye-like patterns and intricate grain movement. Highly figured examples are particularly desirable for premium knife scales, decorative objects, turning projects, specialty instrument components, and collectible woodworking.
Mun Ebony is extremely dense and hard, with an average dried weight of approximately 1,065 kg/m³ and a Janka hardness of around 3,000 lbf (13,350 N). It can be difficult to machine because of its density, but it turns and finishes exceptionally well to a smooth, polished surface.
We carefully select Birdseye Mun Ebony for figure, color, grain character, dimensions, dryness, and overall quality. We can supply blocks, boards, turning blanks, knife scales, and custom-cut pieces according to your requirements.
We supply:
Birdseye Mun Ebony Blocks
Birdseye Mun Ebony Boards
Knife Handle Scales
Knife Handle Blocks
Turning Blanks
Musical Instrument Components
Guitar and Bass Components
Inlay Material
Decorative Wood
Custom-cut Mun Ebony
Wholesale and specialty orders