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Wood species guide · Domestic hardwood species
Honduran Rosewood 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 nameDalbergia stevensonii
Janka hardness2,200 lbf
Average dried weight64.0 lb/ft³
Best fitSpecialty items
Overview
Why choose Honduran Rosewood?
Honduran Rosewood is a domestic hardwood species. Very limited range, mainly in Belize (British Honduras). Used for specialty items, turnings, veneer, musical instruments and fine furniture.
Scientific nameDalbergia stevensonii
DistributionVery limited range, mainly in Belize (British Honduras)
DurabilityVery durable, with moderate resistance to insects.
Honduran Rosewood colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood ranges between light brown and a deep purplish brown, and brownish mauve is the most typical. It sometimes has contrasting darker brown stripes.
Grain usually runs straight or slightly interlocked. The texture is fine to medium, with a good natural sheen.
Working notes
It can be somewhat hard to machine, tends to ride up over jointer blades, and dulls cutting edges moderately. The high oil content can make gluing difficult, and the colour can bleed into neighbouring wood during finishing.
A known sensitizer that can irritate the skin, eyes and airways.
Honduran Rosewood should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Honduran Rosewood
Best projects
Used for specialty items, turnings, veneer, musical instruments and fine furniture.
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 Honduran Rosewood 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.
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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.
Honduran Rosewood FAQ
What is Honduran Rosewood best used for?
Used for specialty items, turnings, veneer, musical instruments and fine furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Honduran Rosewood 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 Honduran Rosewood?
The buying section on this page links to any Honduran Rosewood 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.