Koa Wood
Here at Koa Wood Hawaii we make bowls pens boxes and many other items out of Hawaiian hardwoods like Koa wood.
Koa wood. Whether its hand turned Koa bowls and wine stoppers or wood phone cases watches and jewelry the KoaWood ranch store has unique Hawaii island and specialty gifts for everyone. Yellow Gold Red Pink Brown. Koa is a hard wood and has high crush resistance and shock absorbance.
As a back and side wood and as a soundboard making one dazzling piece of instrument. Koa is also used to make fine guitars violins and more. Koa wood is known for the deep rich colors and varied grain patterns.
Koa is also one of the few tonewoods that can literally take on a two sided role. Its beauty can be breathtaking. These pieces are highly-prized and perfect for collecting and as heirloom pieces.
Because of its nearly equal tangential and radial shrinkage its TR Ratio is only 11 Koa tends to be quite stable regarding environmental. 6 to 10 feet sometimes can be found up to 14 feet long. Koa is also a tonewood often used in the construction of ukuleles acoustic guitars and Weissenborn-style Hawaiian steel guitars.
Koa lumber with a premium curl can strain your wallet for 60 to 120bf depending on the intensity of the figure and the reputation of the exotic wood dealer who is selling it. Koa Bowls Boxes. We have a good selection available.
Koa wood is a highly sought after and rare wood that grows predominantly on Big Island of Hawaii. Uses of Koa wood. From mild ambers to brick reds cinnamon browns and bold charcoal streaks.