Leopardwood, of course, is named for its distinctive grain pattern. This appearance is due to its large, densely packed medullary rays and can vary from small, lace-like spots to larger, irregular spots. At 2150 on the Janka scale, it's not terribly easy to work with and requires some attention when being sawn in order to properly reveal the most desirable pattern possible. While it is categorically a lacewood, Leopardwood is so distinct from other lacewoods that it is easy to separate (the others, not so much). This wood is native to Brazil, so our Viking Lumberjack predecessors certainly did not have access to it. Regardless, it would have made for good decoration on shields, we think.