Curly Koa Wood Including Their Special Features

By Larry Walker


There are many different types of wood. It is one of the most used materials used in construction or in the making of furniture. Each and every one of them possesses characteristics; this is why they can be used in different purposes. They are normally classified into two types namely; hardwood and softwood. Softwood can be obtained from conifer trees whereas hardwood can be obtained from deciduous trees. There is another wood that is known for its grain pattern as well as rich colors that it possesses. Curly Koa wood is its name meaning brave or warrior. It might be one of the most famous and rare woods in the world. In some cultures it was considered as sacred.

There are certain characteristics that attribute it to being famous, one of them being its decorative color and grain texture. The color portrayed by this type of timber is attributed to the type of soil it grew in, and its age.

There are certain features about the lumber that make it widely used in making certain artefacts. Example of such features is its high resistance to ware and resistance to insects. One other such feature is that it possesses a chatoyant property that is normally likened to that of a cat eyes, which causes it to shimmer. This property tends to give the timber a three dimensional view.

Curly Koa is known for being swirly and burl. Only one percent of Koa trees produce it. This is why it may be rare and highly valued all over the globe. It may be highly stable and performs well. In addition, it becomes beautiful, especially when finished with varnish.

Koa timber has been in use for a very long period of time. With its early uses, the users employed it to make bowls and carving tools, which served as knives by then. They were also used to make instrumental artefacts. Nowadays, the uses are not that in contrast. They are used to make tons of things such as furniture, boxes made from lumber just to mention a few.

This wood is one of the most expensive offered in the market today. One of the reasons contributing to this is that the tree can only grow and thrive in a certain kind of region and no other place. It requires optimal kind of conditions that are only available in a specific region. This is one of the major causes that contribute to the scarcity of lumber.

The other factor is that it may be uncommon. It can only be harvested from public land when it is either dead or decaying. It is seen as a sin to cut Koa that is still healthy and planted in a privately owned land. The practice is considered illegal and anyone found guilty of cutting the tress is at risk of facing serious legal penalties.

Koa is by far the most highly wood in the world and that is why it fetches such high prices. It might be large and spreads across six to twelve meters wide also being among the fastest growing trees in the world. This is the reason why it is highly sort out. Apart from that they also provide habitat for birds and also offered places for worship. These and among so many other uses show just how important the trees really are. Therefore, their preservation and conservation are paramount.




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