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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 fitFlooring
Overview
Why choose Itin?
Itin is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Gran Chaco region of South America. It is useful when the project calls for flooring, firewood, turned objects, cabinetry, furniture, carvings, and other small specialty wood items
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 nameProsopis kuntzei
DistributionGran Chaco region of South America
ShrinkageRadial: 5.5%, Tangential: 6.8%, Volumetric: 14.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.2
DurabilityItin is considered durable to very durable regarding decay resistance.
Itin colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood tends to be a dark brown, sometimes with purplish patches, sometimes nearly black. Color tends to darken with age.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: itin has a fine to medium texture and open pores, with a slight natural luster. Grain can be straight, wavy, or interlocked.
Working notes
In the shop, itin can be more difficult to work than other species of mesquite in the Prosopis genus on account of its high density, but overall, it is manageable. Glues, turns, and finishes well.
Woods in the Prosopis genus have been reported to cause skin irritation.
Itin should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Itin
Best projects
Flooring, firewood, turned objects, cabinetry, furniture, carvings, and other small specialty wood items
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?
Itin is best considered for flooring, firewood, turned objects, cabinetry, furniture, carvings, and other small specialty wood items. 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?
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.