Introducing "kamagong" AKA "chris22"

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kamagong

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Hey guys, it's me "chris22." Just wanted to let you know that I've changed my handle to "kamagong." For those of you that were wondering, kamagong is a type of wood that is indigenous to the Philippines. It is also my favorite, as I find this dark, almost black and very heavy wood to be strikingly beautiful. I hope to one day have a khukuri handled with it. Until then, I'll just have to play with my kamagong esckrima sticks.
 
I was under the impression that kamagong is a type of ebony, more specifically, macassar ebony. What about it guys? Are there different species of ebony?
 
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">"What about it guys? Are there different species of ebony?</font>
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Apparently so.
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">"The ebony family, Ebenaceae, consists of trees and shrubs that shed their leaves in autumn and develop heartwood that often is black, red, or green in colour. Its six genera and approximately 450 species are native to the tropics of both hemispheres, with extensions into warm temperate regions.
"The large Macassar ebony tree (Diospyros ebenum) of India and the East Indies yields the most commercially valuable ebony wood. Its black heartwood, streaked with brown, contains fibres filled with a hard gum that makes it heavy enough to sink in water. This close-grained wood is difficult to work but assumes a beautiful metallic sheen when polished; it is used primarily for flutes, black piano keys, wood inlays, knife handles, cabinets, and sculpture."-Encyclopaedia Britannica</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">"The kamagong or mabolo (Diospyros philippinensis) is prized for its excellent ebony wood. It is usually found in forests where hardy and beautiful trees such as the molave are abundant. This type of forest are found in drier places and limestone regions.
The kamagong is also valued for its fruits and shade. However, there is a dwindling supply of kamagong in the Philippines today." -San Miguel Brewing Corp.</font>
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">"Also know as Macassar/Phil. ebony, Genus Diospyros sp.. Color range from dark brown to black or with lighter brown streaks. A dense & heavy hardwood with an average diameter of 7/8". " - Kris Cutlery</font>
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[This message has been edited by Berkley (edited 01-13-2001).]
 
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