Wood Handle Materials

A set of two Black Walnut handle scales, ideal for full-tang knife builds. Known for its warm brown tones and attractive grain, Black Walnut is a timeless favourite among knife makers and woodworkers. Includes 2 matched scales Dimensions per scale: 120...

Northern Silky Oak Handle Scales x 2 Knife handle scales in dry Northern Silky Oak, set of 2 scales. Each scale is approx 10 x 40 x 125 mm in size. Striking speckled effect in the wood, finishes well but can have issues with tear-out if planing. Should...

Maple Silkwood Handle Scales x 2 Knife handle scales in dry and solid quandong, set of 2 scales. Each scale is approx 10 x 40 x 120 mm in size. Maple Silkwood (flindersia pimenteliana) is an extremely similar timber to Queensland Maple and is used in all...

African Sapele Mahogany Handle Scales x 2 An important wood economically for African exports, Sapele is not a "true" Mahogany but in the same Meliaceae family and with a similar appearance. Sapele Mahogany is almost 50% harder than "true" Honduras...

LeopardWood Handle Scales x 2 Distinct marks in the wood of lighter colour against a base brown to tan base wood instantly identifies this handle material. LeopardWood can be harder to work, woodworkers sometimes experience tear-outs when doing sharp...

Padouk Wood knife Scales x 2 One set of 2 scales, each piece about 10 x 40 x 120 mm. Padouk or Padauk is a tropical wood from Central and West Africa, extending from south-western Nigeria to Zaire. Prized for its rich, crimson color and excellent...

Purple Heart Wood Handle Scales x 2 Solid block of Purple Wood in roughly 10 x 40 x 120 mm size for fulltang blades. Purple Heart is another tree originating from South America and has a distinct colour, making it easy to recognise by the...

Purple Heart Wood Handle Block Solid block of Purple Wood in roughly 30 x 40 x 120 mm size for stick tang handle making. Purple Heart is another tree originating from South America and has a distinct colour, making it easy to recognise by the...

Bocote Wood Handle Scales, set of 2 Bocote is a tree originating from South America, with a striking look that takes a good finish. These are a set of 2 scales, each about 10 x 40 x 120 mm in size and as a natural material might include cracks,...

This Bog Oak Handle Block features a deep, dark tone and dense structure, making it a popular choice for knife makers and woodworkers alike. The natural dark colouring comes from long-term exposure to organic materials in the ground, giving it a unique...

River Cooba Handle Scales x 2 (9 x 40 x 115 mm) River Cooba is an Australian tree in the Acacia family, found in internal Australia around waterways and creeks. The trees can grow to 18-20 meters in height, the trunk about 500 mm in diameter with coarse...

Camphor Laurel Knife Handle Block Handle blocks are rough cut about 32-35 x 35-38 x 115-120 mm in size and perfect for stick tang blades. Camphor Laurel is originally from Asia and was introduced into Australia in the 1820 as an effective wind-break and...