Handle materials

Quilted Maple Handle Blocks Maple Wood blocks with twisted "quilted" grains, these are more figured than the curly maple blocks.       This Curly Maple Wood Handle Block is a favourite among knife makers for its vibrant, shimmering grain...

This set of two Curly Maple Wood Handle Scales is crafted from premium pale maple with striking curly grain – a natural pattern that produces a 3D shimmering effect in the wood. Sourced from the USA, curly maple is highly sought after for its...

This Curly Maple Wood Handle Block is a favourite among knife makers for its vibrant, shimmering grain known as “curly” figure – a natural pattern that gives the wood a striking 3D effect. Sourced from the USA, this pale-toned hardwood...

This set of two Maple Burl Wood Handle Scales is ideal for crafting one-of-a-kind knife handles. Sourced from the USA, maple burl features a pale colour and dramatic, twisted grain patterns caused by natural outgrowths in the tree. The result is a wood...

Maple Burl is one of the most sought-after handle materials in knife-making – prized for its wild, twisted grain and intricate figure formed by natural outgrowths on the tree. These blocks come from the USA and are popular for both their visual...

Monkey Pod Block Each block is approximately  130 x 40 x 35mm Originally a tree native to South America, this Monkey Pod was harvested in North Queensland. Often called "Rain Tree" in Hawaii and Mimosa in the Philippines. It is a tropical hardwood...

Premium stabilised curly birch Moss – perfect for custom knife handles, turning projects, and detailed woodworking. Each block is resin-stabilised to improve strength, reduce warping, and enhance the natural figure of the wood. The Moss colour...

Ambila Wood Block Ambila is a name used across several species of trees and used in the furniture industry as a rosewood alternative. The wood looks good and machines well with an attractive red-brown colour. Each block is about 30 x 40 x 130 mm in size.

Natural Dalbergia or "Yellow Sandalwood" Handle Block Stunning blocks with striking orange/reddish colour and stripes and curls in darker wood. These are heavy in the hand, look beautiful and even better when sanded and oiled! Each block is about 30 x 40...

Golden Sandalwood Handle Block Well figured blocks with striking contrast between the lighter wood with dark stripes. The patterns, swirls and level of stripes vary quite a bit between the blocks. The photos are trying to show some of these variations...

Ebony Front and Golden Sandalwood Block, pre-milled Handle blocks from two wood types, pre-milled for easier tang fitting to the blade. Grind or file the blade tang until it fits the existing hole in the block and glue it in with epoxy glue. A great way...

Ebony Front and Golden Sandalwood Block, pre-milled Handle blocks from two wood types, pre-milled for easier tang fitting to the blade. Grind or file the blade tang until it fits the existing hole in the block and glue it in with epoxy glue. A great way...