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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Amazique is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameGuibourtia ehie
Janka hardness1,330 lbf
Average dried weight51 lb/ft³
Best fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Amazique?
Amazique is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Tropical West Africa. Common uses include flooring, musical instruments, turned items, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Scientific nameGuibourtia ehie
DistributionTropical West Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 8.3%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityRated moderately durable, with good insect resistance.
Amazique colour, grain, and figure
The wood comes in yellowish to reddish browns marked with darker brown, grey or black stripes. The moderately wide sapwood is pale yellow and sharply separated from the heartwood.
The grain runs straight to slightly interlocked. Texture is medium to coarse with a moderate sheen.
Working notes
Fairly easy to work overall, but Ovangkol contains silica, which can dull cutters early. Interlocked grain or other figure can make planing and machining troublesome and cause tearout.
Apart from the usual hazards of breathing any wood dust, Ovangkol has no other reported health reactions.
Amazique should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Amazique
Best projects
Common uses include flooring, musical instruments, turned items, cabinetry, furniture and veneer.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Amazique from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Amazique FAQ
What is Amazique best used for?
Common uses include flooring, musical instruments, turned items, cabinetry, furniture and veneer. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Amazique beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Amazique?
The buying section on this page links to any Amazique Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.