鉄刀木
Bombay Black Wood
It is said to be one of the three great Chinese woods, along with ebony and rosewood. It is a heavy and very hard wood, and was given the name "ironwood" because it was said to be "like an iron sword." Ironwood is a strong wood that is highly resistant to decay and preservation, and is very resistant to rot. When cut, it has a beautiful luster, and the surface is dark brown with a slight golden color, and each piece of wood has a different grain, making it a very tasteful wood.
黒檀·紫檀と共に唐木三大銘木といわれています。重厚 感があり大変に硬い木で、「鉄の刀ようだ」と言われた 事から「鉄刀木」という字が当てられています。 鉄刀木は耐朽性、保存性に優れ、非常に腐りにくい強い 木です。削ると美しい光沢を持ち、表面は黒褐色の面と 少し淡い金色を帯びて 一つひとつ木目が違い、味わい深い木です。
