woodworkcan
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This regulation is in since Jan 2017 so it not really new.
But I just learned about it today.
Brazilian rosewood have been protected since a long time.
Now all related species are protected by CITES and need to be proven sourced with the proper paperwork.
https://reverb.com/ca/news/new-cites-regulations-for-all-rosewood-species
Some manufacturers and or retailers have taken a turn to simplify their manufacturing:
https://knifewear.com/blogs/news/rosewood-changing-to-cherry
I guess some of the handle manufacturers are already aware.
Cheers.
But I just learned about it today.
Brazilian rosewood have been protected since a long time.
Now all related species are protected by CITES and need to be proven sourced with the proper paperwork.
https://reverb.com/ca/news/new-cites-regulations-for-all-rosewood-species
Some manufacturers and or retailers have taken a turn to simplify their manufacturing:
https://knifewear.com/blogs/news/rosewood-changing-to-cherry
I guess some of the handle manufacturers are already aware.
Cheers.