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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 fitFine furniture
Overview
Why choose Honduran Rosewood?
Honduran Rosewood is a domestic hardwood species associated with Very limited range primarily within Belize (British Honduras),as well as popoultions in. It is useful when the project calls for fine furniture, musical instruments, veneer, turned and other specialty wood objects
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 nameDalbergia stevensonii
DistributionVery limited range primarily within Belize (British Honduras),as well as popoultions in
ShrinkageNo data available, but it is reported to have very low shrinkage rates consistent with most rosewoods.
DurabilityRated as very durable, with moderate insect resistance.
Honduran Rosewood colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood ranges from light brown to deep purplish brown; brownish-mauve is most common. Sometimes with contrasting darker brown stripes.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight or slightly interlocked. Fine to medium texture, with good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, can be somewhat difficult to machine, and tends to ride over jointer blades, and has a moderate blunting effect on cutting edges. Because of its high oil content, gluing can be problematic, and the wood’s color can bleed into surrounding wood when applying a finish.
Reported as a sensitizer; can cause skin, eye, and respirator irritation.
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
Fine furniture, musical instruments, veneer, turned and other specialty wood objects
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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Honduran Rosewood FAQ
What is Honduran Rosewood best used for?
Honduran Rosewood is best considered for fine furniture, musical instruments, veneer, turned and other specialty wood objects. 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?
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.