Tulipwood is a very colorful Brazilian hard wood with striking mauve, violet or rose-red stripe contrasted by creamy yellow. It attains a high natural polish. It is very suitable for knife handles. This wood tends to darken when exposed to light but retains a rosy hue. Weighs 60 lbs.
Wenge color is dark brown to black with fine black veining.
Coarse texture but works easily. Comes from Congo Brazzaville and Zaire. Weighs 60 lbs.