African Blackwood Nothing says “I’m me! Look, dammit!” quite like a gilded African Blackwood ipad. Common trade names: African Blackwood, African ebony, Ebene, Zebra wood, Mpingo. Genus: Dalbergia melanoxylon Janka Hardness (pounds-force): 2940-4730* Description: Not considered the true ebony, but considered the original African ebony, if that makes any sense. This commercially available wood is […]