Kamagong

Kamagong wood (Diospyros blancoi) hails from the Philippines, primarily found in Luzon and Mindanao. It's renowned for its deep black coloration and dense, durable nature, making it one of the hardest woods in the world. Kamagong's rich hue and fine grain lend themselves well to high-end woodworking projects such as carvings, musical instruments, exclusive furniture.

Kamagong is also known as "ironwood" due to its exceptional hardness and resilience, making it difficult to work with traditional woodworking tools. Despite its challenges, skilled artisans prize Kamagong for its exquisite beauty and enduring quality.

One interesting fact about Kamagong wood is its historical use in the Philippines to craft traditional fighting sticks known as "arnis" or "escrima sticks." Due to their exceptional hardness and durability, Kamagong sticks are highly valued in martial arts training and self-defense practices. Provides exceptionally high strength and crack resistance.