wood identification

Building/Repair
#1

Hi there
Once again I’m counting on the knowledge of specialists of Bachido : can someone tell me what wood is this ? I hope the pictures are clear enough. Thanks



#2

I would say it’s shitan.
Kouki would defenitely be of a darker color.
But I’m no expert :wink:

Cheers
Ale

#3

Sorry but I just had to…

#4

Thanks but right now I don’t have the book. Ok to buy it anyway, that could be a precious help. I’ll try to find it. Thanks

#5

I have no idea what the book contains. It was the first time it felt appropriate to show that funny image :slight_smile: I’m sure someone on the forums can identify your shamisen wood type.

#6

Haha that picture made my day Karl!

Patrick I don’t really have any idea either. It looks similar in color the wood my shamisen is made of but unfortunately I don’t know what wood mine is.

I’m sure there is someone here with more experience that will be able to help you.

#7

Hi Patrick,
It’s Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia) or shitan (紫檀) in Japanese.

#8

Hi Cody!
I think your wood is padauk (above) and Indian rosewood (shitan).

#9

Thanks Nick! The padauk above was me trying to compare wood grains to carve a new nakago. Thanks for the ID on the shitan though. That will make it easier for me to make a replacement.

#10

Thanks everybody for your precious help.

#11

Karl: Hahahaah!!! That was precious! ;-D

Giggles aside, I’m inclined to say it’s shitan as well. :slight_smile: Especially from the last shot.

#12

Thanks Kyle

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