Wood Handle Materials

Grey Gum Handle Scales x 2 Knife handle scales in grey gum, set of 2 scales. Each scale is approx 10 x 40 x 150 mm in size. Grey barked gum trees are common on the eastern coast of Australia is an attractive, fairly light coloured wood. The "grey" is...

Cooktown Ironwood Handle Scales x 2 Knife handle scales in Cooktown Ironwood, set of 2 scales. Each scale is approx 10 x 40 x 130 mm in size. Another native Australian very dense wood, cooktown ironwood is found from northeastern Queensland to the...

Brazilwood Handle Scales x 2 Knife handle scales in brazilwood, set of 2 scales. Each scale is approx 10 x 40 x 150 mm in size. Brazilwood or Pau-Brasil, sometimes known as Pernambuco Wood (Caesalpina echinata) is a Brazilian tree. It has a dense,...

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...

Ziricote Wood Handle Scales x 2 Ziricote or Cordia dodecandra is a striking handle material, with dark stripes in medium to dark brown heart wood.  This is a set of 2 scales, each  is about 10 x 40 x 120 mm and as always with natural...

Ziricote Wood Handle Block Ziricote or Cordia dodecandra is a striking handle material, with dark stripes in medium to dark brown heart wood.  Each block is about 30 x 40 x 120 mm and as always with natural materials there may be hidden voids...

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...