Bloodwood
Brosimum rubescens
Hardness
Very hard; tough on tools but extremely wear-resistant.
Overview
An intensely saturated red hardwood used almost exclusively as a bold accent in small doses.
Commonly built
- Cutting board accents
- Turned pens
- Inlay strips
- Knife scales
Appearance
Vivid, saturated red that can darken slightly with UV exposure over time.
Recommended uses
Uses to avoid
Similar species
Comparable on hardness, type, and workability, useful when this species isn't available.
Working notes
Very dense and can be brittle at edges; sharp carbide tooling is a must. Fine dust is a known irritant, use dust collection.
Common questions
How hard is Bloodwood?
Bloodwood has a Janka hardness of 2900 lbf, a measure of how well it resists denting and wear.
Is Bloodwood suitable for outdoor use?
Bloodwood is best used indoors; it is not naturally suited to sustained outdoor or wet conditions.
How easy is Bloodwood to work with?
Bloodwood has Fair workability for cutting, shaping, and joinery.
Community photos
Real photos from woodworkers who've used bloodwood, reviewed before they appear here.
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