Cocobolo Thin Dimensioned Lumber

Cocobolo Dalbergia retusa

Cocobolo is a member of the Rosewood family. It grows in the drier uplands on the Pacific side of Mexico down to Panama. It shines up to a nice luster and can be nailed or screwed easily. It is waterproof which is excellent for making knife handles. It smells like lilacs while it is being sawn or sanded. It varies in color from red to yellow and striped with black to lighter black. It darkens with age.

Typical Uses: knife handles

Source Region: Mexico, South America