Pheasantwood

Pheasantwood, also known as Thailand cassia, is a rare species of hardwood. This tree is native to South/Southeast Asia but widely planted throughout the tropicsThe flat or slab sawn face shows the most finely defined patterns with contrasting golden and black streaks. Pheasant wood is a very close color and grain match to Desert Ironwood. Produces moderately good results with hand and machine tools, though Pheasantwood has a high cutting resistance, and also produces a pronounced blunting effect on cutter.