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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 fitVeneer
Overview
Why choose Amazique?
Amazique is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Tropical west Africa. It is useful when the project calls for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, musical instruments, and flooring
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameGuibourtia ehie
DistributionTropical west Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 4.3%, Tangential: 8.3%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.9
DurabilityRated as moderately durable, with good resistance to insect attack.
Amazique colour, grain, and figure
Expect varying shades of yellowish to reddish brown with darker brown, gray, or black stripes. Moderately wide sapwood is a pale yellow, clearly demarcated from heartwood.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight to slightly interlocked. Medium to coarse texture, with moderate natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, overall a fairly easy wood to work, though Ovangkol contains silica and can therefore dull cutters prematurely. Also, if the grain is interlocked, or if there is other figure present in the wood, planing and other machining operations may be troublesome and cause tearout.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Ovangkol.
Amazique should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Amazique
Best projects
Veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, musical instruments, and flooring
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?
Amazique is best considered for veneer, furniture, cabinetry, turned objects, musical instruments, and flooring. 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?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.