| Common Names: | Cocobolo Wood |
| Cocobolo Nicaraguan rosewood Granadillo Caviuna Jacarandaholz Palisander Palissandro Nambar Rosewood
Extra Fancy Mexican Cocobola |
Cocobolo
is reported to be found in limited quantities in the Pacific regions of Central
America, from Panama to southwestern Mexico. It usually grows in the drier
uplands. Supplies of Cocobolo are
reported to be dwindling and the price is becoming more costly. Veneers with
highly figured grain patterns are reported to be occasionally available on the
market. As a substitute for Cocobolo for the production of knife handles: Goncalo alves One of the true tropical rosewoods, Cocobolo is a very beautiful wood, ranging from a beautiful rich dark brick red, to reddish or dark brown, with a figuring of darker irregular traces weaving through the wood. |
