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Title: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: Pat Ct on June 10, 2016, 11:42:00 AM

Just wondering. I know it's a great wood due to stability and overall structural properties but I've found many sources stating that it sometimes has a purple hue instead of Black.  Any insight is appreciated and pics always welcome!

Thanks,   Pat

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: ChuckC on June 10, 2016, 12:23:00 PM

I don't think any wood is all the same, from the same tree or from different trees.  It is dark for sure.  
ChuckC

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: TxAg on June 10, 2016, 12:46:00 PM

It's beautiful when the sun hits it and the grain pops just a bit

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: Danny Rowan on June 10, 2016, 06:34:00 PM

Any of it that I have seen is black.

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: Matty on June 10, 2016, 06:41:00 PM

I would say it's VERY dark brown...
  (http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee256/krakka17/image.jpg3_1.jpg) (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/krakka17/media/image.jpg3_1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: Pine on June 10, 2016, 07:38:00 PM

The wood I have is dark brown , like dark chocolate . The grain is tight and slightly swirled .

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: Bladepeek on June 11, 2016, 11:18:00 AM

I have used it in knife handles and it ranged from a fairly dark brown with black streaks to nearly black with no figure at all. Usually not the fanciest wood around, but a deep, rich color, hard, dense and very fine-pored. Takes a beautiful finish.

Title: Re: Is African Blackwood really black?
Post by: Yellow Dog on June 11, 2016, 05:57:00 PM

Karl Andersen integral with an African Blackwood handle.

 (http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e173/Yellowdog3822/image_zpsqdf5qjza.jpeg)