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Snakewood
| Property | Snakewood Brosimum guianense |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$$ · Exotic |
| Hardness | 3800 lbf |
| Workability | Difficult |
| Seasonal movement | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | No |
| Origin | Imported (South America) |
| Commonly built | Turned pens, Knife handles, Violin bow frogs |
| Overview | One of the most expensive and hardest woods sold, prized for its snakeskin-like grain pattern in small turned and carved pieces. |