Forest Gems is proud to feature an amazing assembly of quality vintage figured Hawaiian Koa wood.
- Raw Koa stock: 600 board feet of superb Koa in 1 and 2 inch dimensions at 8 and ten foot lengths. Mix of curly and colored Koa, prices vary from $90 per board foot to $135 for best quality curly. Great for knife handles or for woodcraft focal points. Make an offer on ALL for a killer boat interior!
- Several mixed curly and colored cants measuring 8″ x 8″ x 5′. (A cant is a section of log after it is squared off, before being turned into boards.)
- Four Koa wood full-size gun cases with original Koa interior racks. Shown vertical for display, but wall-mountable for use horizontally, we have the original Koa mounts (not shown). Please stop by the gallery and take a look at these amazing cases. They could be repurposed many different ways, or used and enjoyed as-is. These cases were handcrafted in the 1980’s for a yacht that would sail to Alaska regularly. Sizes: Three cases at 50 x 12 x 8 inches, one case at 48 x 11.75 x 7.5.
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Koa wood is special because of three primary reasons, its beauty, rarity, and symbolic meaning. The beauty of Koa is rooted in its unique grain patterns and a variety of colors. It only grows in Hawaii, and has played a significant role in ancient Hawaiian history. It is highly regarded for its rich, warm tones and unique grain patterns. Koa wood is often used in the creation of traditional Hawaiian furniture, musical instruments, and jewelry. What makes Koa wood even more special is its rarity and limited availability, as it can only be found in Hawaii.