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Katalox

Swartzia cubensis
Also known as |
Royal Mexican Ebony
Katalox Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Although not a true Diospyros ebony species, Katalox earned its “Royal Mexican Ebony” nickname due to its great density (which actually supersedes all true ebonies, in that regard) and the fact that, as it ages, it turns considerably darker than when its initially cut and dried. It is known to be generally very durable, making the wood ideal for a variety of applications — although it can be very difficult difficult to re-saw (density) and glue, due to its typically high natural oil content. The grains can be straight, irregular or interlocked; it’s texture ranges from fine to medium, with a nice natural luster.

Despite its somewhat uncooperative working characteristics, Katalox’s stability and handsome appearance make the wood a popular choice with guitar luthiers and fine furniture craftsmen, alike. Its heartwood is among the most durable of all the exotics in the world, but the sapwood can be susceptible to bug holes.

This species is not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, but its supply has been impacted by recent epidemic poaching across Central America (in particular, Mexico).

Why We Love This Wood

We love the purplish tones that come through on this dense, gorgeous species.

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    Vital Statistics
    Main Color GroupDark Brown
    Grain Pattern Even
    Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF6
    Avg Dry Weight - KG/M31150
    Janka Hardness - LBF3660
    Janka Hardness - N16260
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    KATALOX1512_1
    KATALOX1512
    0.88"
    x 8" x
    42.25"
    | Grade: A
    Edge defects. Checks. Surface defect.

    $77.67

    KATALOX1511_1
    KATALOX1511
    0.88"
    x 6" x
    42.75"
    | Grade: AB
    Small bow. Checks. Tear out. Edge defects. Skip planed. Bark inclusion.

    $51.20

    KATALOX1510_1
    KATALOX1510
    0.88"
    x 5.5" x
    42.75"
    | Grade: B
    Tear out. Skip planed. Checks. Bark inclusions. Width tapers from 5.63” to 5.25”

    $44.51

    KATALOX1509_1
    KATALOX1509
    0.88"
    x 5" x
    42.25"
    | Grade: AB
    Checks.

    $45.31

    KATALOX1508_1
    KATALOX1508
    0.88"
    x 7.94" x
    42.75"
    | Grade: A
    Clean.

    $78.36

    KATALOX1507_1
    KATALOX1507
    0.88"
    x 6.25" x
    42.88"
    | Grade: AB
    Surface defects. Edge defects. Checks. Width tapers from 6.5” to 6.13”

    $52.50

    KATALOX1506_1
    KATALOX1506
    0.88"
    x 5.13" x
    42.75"
    | Grade: AB
    Wormholes. Checks.

    $46.04

    KATALOX1505_1
    KATALOX1505
    0.88"
    x 4.94" x
    42.38"
    | Grade: A
    Crack.

    $48.94

    KATALOX1504_1
    KATALOX1504
    0.88"
    x 5.94" x
    36.94"
    | Grade: AB
    Edge defects. Checks on edge.

    $45.60

    KATALOX1503_1
    KATALOX1503
    0.88"
    x 3.88" x
    37"
    | Grade: AB
    Checks, Cracks. Surface defects.

    $29.56

    KATALOX1502_1
    KATALOX1502
    0.88"
    x 4.19" x
    41.75"
    | Grade: AB
    Edge defects. Small bow. Checks. Small knots.

    $36.41

    KATALOX1501_1
    KATALOX1501
    0.88"
    x 7.63" x
    37.06"
    | Grade: AB
    Checks. Small edge defects. Tear out

    $57.26

    KATALOX1500_1
    KATALOX1500
    0.88"
    x 4.19" x
    42.75"
    | Grade: AB
    Edge defects. Cracks.

    $37.20

    KATALOX1499_1
    KATALOX1499
    0.88"
    x 5.88" x
    37"
    | Grade: AB
    Cracks. Skip planed. Small edge defects

    $45.85

    KATALOX1498_1
    KATALOX1498
    0.88"
    x 3.88" x
    37.13"
    | Grade: A
    Small bow.

    $32.52

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