Product Description: Kane possess unique tones, ranging from light blond to espresso brown, with none of the red coloring often typical of tropical hardwoods. For this reason, and because it comes from Africa, it is often compared to ebony. Excellent for flooring, paneling, table tops, bar tops and custom applications.
Source: Water recovered from forests flooded to create reservoirs in West Africa.
Species: Anogeissus leiocarpus.
Colors: Heartwood is a dark dull brown, sometimes almost black. Sapwood is a wide dirty white or yellowish-grey.
Millwork: As-is beams and dimensional lumber. Custom mill work available.
Net Dimensions: 1" thick x 4", 5", & 6" wide x 4' to 12' long. Larger custom sizes available with additional lead time.
Character: The grain is straight or wavy and the texture is fine.
Janka Hardness: 1987.
Finish: Comes unfinished, unless otherwise specified.
Certification: Rainforest Alliance Smartwood Rediscovered Wood certified.