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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Itin 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 nameProsopis kuntzei
Janka hardness3,200 lbf
Average dried weight80 lb/ft³
Best fitSmall specialty pieces
Overview
Why choose Itin?
Itin is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is The Gran Chaco area of South America. Common uses include small specialty pieces, carvings, furniture, cabinetry, turned items, firewood and flooring.
Scientific nameProsopis kuntzei
DistributionThe Gran Chaco area of South America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.5%, Tangential: 6.8%, Volumetric: 14.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.2
DurabilityItin is regarded as durable to very durable against decay.
Itin colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood is usually dark brown, in places with purplish patches or close to black. It darkens as it ages.
The texture is fine to medium with open pores and a slight sheen. The grain may run straight, wavy or interlocked.
Working notes
High density makes itin harder to work than other mesquites in the Prosopis genus, but it is still manageable. It finishes, glues and turns well.
Skin irritation is reported for woods of the Prosopis genus.
Itin should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Itin
Best projects
Common uses include small specialty pieces, carvings, furniture, cabinetry, turned items, firewood 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 Itin 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.
Itin FAQ
What is Itin best used for?
Common uses include small specialty pieces, carvings, furniture, cabinetry, turned items, firewood and flooring. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Itin 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 Itin?
The buying section on this page links to any Itin 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.