Wood species
Bocote
Mexican rosewood lookalike · Cordia spp.
Bocote is an oily Central American hardwood known for swirling eye figure and warm golden-brown contrast. It’s a natural fit for knife scales, accents, and small furniture details.
Key facts
- Janka hardness
- Medium-highHard enough for handles and accents
- Stability
- AverageKeep pieces modest; watch movement on wide flats
- Grain type
- Eyes & swirlsStrong figure with contrast
- Rot resistance
- Durable classSpecialty interiors and accents
- Sustainability
- Ask the lotConfirm sourcing documentation as needed
- Workability
- Oily cautionSharp tools; prepare glue surfaces on resinous faces
About this wood
Oil content can interfere with some glues, so wipe glue surfaces carefully and pick adhesives that tolerate resinous woods. Sharp tools are the rule.
What we carry
- Bocote for swirling eye figure and oil-rich accents
Thickness is sold in quarters (4/4, 6/4, and so on) — see our hardwood thickness guide. Grades: NHLA grades.