Lancewood

lancewood

Scientific Name: Oxandra lanceolata
Location: Caribbean, central and south America
Dried Weight: 61lbs/ft3
Janka Hardness: 2,830lbf
Crushing Strength: not available

Lancewood generally consists mostly of sapwood which is a pale yellow and the heartwood is a darker golden yellow color. The grain is straight and it has a very fine even texture. The wood gives off a natural lustre. The end grain is diffuse-porous. Lancewood is rated as non-durable in regards to decay. The wood is good to work with but does have a high cutting resistance and blunting effect. It turns superbly.