Blackwood, African Pen Blank 3/4" x 3/4" x 5" 5-piece
(Dalbergia melanoxylon) Purplish black to dark brown with black streaks. Firm, heavy wood with exceptionally good working qualities. Cuts very smoothly and evenly, taking an excellent finish directly from the tool. Chief uses are musical instruments, ornamental inlays and turned objects such as pens, chess pieces or pool cues.