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Desert ironwood which is so dense that it will not stay on the surface of the water.

Desert Ironwood (desert ironwood) grows in the southern United States and northern Mexico in desert landscapes. It is very hard, has a high density and therefore does not absorb water very easily. It is used for knife blades. Its machinability is more complicated than other woods because of its high hardness. It is one of the exclusive woods for knives, which have knife blades made of this wood are sold for higher amounts.