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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Anjan 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 nameHardwickia binata
Janka hardness1,460 lbf
Average dried weight46 lb/ft³
Best fitSee best uses below
Overview
Why choose Anjan?
Anjan is a domestic hardwood species. Its natural range is India.
Scientific nameHardwickia binata
DistributionIndia
ShrinkageRadial: 3.0%, Tangential: 4.0%, Volumetric: 8.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.3
DurabilityVery durable.
Anjan colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is dark reddish brown to almost black. The sapwood is thin and whitish.
The grain is interlocked and close.
Working notes
It resists cutting strongly. Dimensional stability is good for flatness, but the wood can split or check.
Beyond the usual risks of any wood dust, no other health effects are known for Anjan.
Anjan should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Anjan
Best projects
Ask us which projects suit Anjan before you buy.
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 Anjan 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.
Anjan FAQ
What is Anjan best used for?
Ask us which projects suit Anjan before you buy. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Anjan 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 Anjan?
The buying section on this page links to any Anjan 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.