Black Locust

Black Locust Wood Collection

The Black Locust Collection features the durable, richly colored wood of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), a North American hardwood prized for its strength, natural rot resistance, and striking golden to medium-brown heartwood. Its pale to cream-colored sapwood provides subtle contrast, highlighting the natural grain patterns and figure.

Botanical Information & Trade Names:

Black Locust belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family and is native to the eastern United States. It is occasionally marketed under trade names such as:

False Acacia

Yellow Locust

Renowned for its hardness, stability, and decay resistance, Black Locust machines cleanly and finishes beautifully. Its fine to medium texture and straight to slightly wavy grain allow for smooth shaping, crisp detailing, and a high-quality polished finish.

Black Locust is ideal for pen blanks, call blocks, bottle stoppers, knife handles, and other precision-turned or handcrafted items. Its combination of durability and visual appeal also makes it excellent for hybrid projects with epoxy casting.

The Black Locust Wood Collection is perfect for craftsmen seeking a strong, sustainable domestic hardwood with natural beauty, longevity, and reliable workability.

Black Locust wood, Robinia pseudoacacia, False Acacia, Yellow Locust, North American hardwood blanks, pen blanks, call making wood, durable hardwood for turning, hybrid wood blanks