Wood Species

Katalox (Mexican Ebony)

A stunningly contrasted exotic wood. The sapwood of katalox is a creamy white or pale yellow with a stark change to dark reddish brown in the heartwood. The combination of its sapwood and heartwood in a single plank makes for a great accent piece.

Padauk

A strikingly colored exotic wood. Padauk ranges from a blood red to purplish-brown. It has a straight grain, and finishes beautifully.

Padauk may darken to a reddish brown if constantly exposed to UV light. For this reason, we recommend it for boards that are kept out of sunlight or for accents on furniture.

Purpleheart

One of our most popular exotic species. Purpleheart is an extremely strong wood. It ranges in color from greyish purple to a deep eggplant purple.

If constantly exposed to UV light, purpleheart tends to shift towards a dark brown or even grey. For this reason, we recommend using it only as an accent color in our boards.

Zebrawood

A stunning species of exotic wood. Zebrawood gets its name from its contrasting dark and light stripes. Zebrawood is a very hard wood with a coarse and wavy grain. This makes it somewhat difficult to work with when compared to other species, but its exceptional color makes up for the extra effort.

Jatoba (Brazilian Cherry)

Another popular exotic species. Brazilian cherry can vary in color from a light greyish-yellow sapwood to a light orange-brown or darker reddish brown heartwood. It has an interlocked, sometimes coarse, grain pattern.

Sapele (African Mahogany)

Related to Honduran Mahogany (traditional Mahogany), the colors of this exotic species range from a beautiful light golden brown to a dark reddish brown. It has an interlocked, but uniform, grain pattern. Due to its interlocked grain, it can be difficult to work with, but the results are worth the effort!

Chakte Viga

A tropical hardwood typically imported from Mexico. The colors vary from a pale to rich orange. It typically has a straight grain, but some interlocking grain is possible.

Hickory

A hard and strong domestic wood. Hickory has been used in everything from baskets to archery bows to axe handles to furniture. Hickory is an American staple. Its colors range from a white sapwood to a medium brown heart wood. It has a straight grain. Its simple rustic beauty makes it a great choice for cutting boards, and its combination of stiffness and strength make it an excellent choice for building furniture as well.

Cherry

A beautiful domestic species. Cherry ranges from a creamy white sapwood to a reddish brown heartwood. It has a straight grain pattern that makes it pleasant to work with. Cherry is another excellent choice for boards and furniture.

Maple

Another popular domestic species. Maple has a light creamy color, and a tight grain that makes it perfect for cutting boards or furniture.

Walnut

One of our most popular domestic species. Walnut is a dark and tight grained wood that is dense and strong. Its color ranges from a cream in the sapwood to a dark chocolate in the heartwood. Walnut is an excellent choice for boards and furniture.