Gidgee

Gidgee is a hardwood commonly found in arid regions of Australia. This tree produces one of the hardest and durable timbers which is highly sought after by knife makers. Gidgee is also known for its dark reddish brown heartwood. Some pieces are dark enough to be used as an ebony substitute which is perfect for a variety of uses such as guitar fret boards and woodturning. Workability is generally tough because this species is very heavy and very strong.