This beautiful dark grained hardwood comes from Central America. Typically found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama. Cocobolo (dalbergia retusa) is also known as Caviuna, Nambar, Pau preto and Funera. The oil in the wood gives it a fine natural polish. It is a favorite species for the manufacture of cutlery handles because of its attractive color, texture, durability and waterproof characteristics. The Colobolo tree is a medium sized tree that grows to a height of 45 to 60 ft.