Handle Materials
My standard pricing and standard handle material is bead blasted canvas micarta. I can order additional exotic natural or synthetic materials as needed to meet your preferences. I also am open to use certain customer supplied such as wood from a sentimental area to you, antler or horn from one of your previous hunts, etc. Some materials may require sending out for chemical stabilization to make them well suited for knife handles. Also worth noting is that all natural materials may have flaws or internal voids that I cannot see before making a knife with them and cannot avoid. Most of the time, this is not an issue to work with. I will make every effort to avoid any potential problem areas and work with or repair any minor flaws that may be present but some flaws will render certain materials unsuitable for knife scales and cannot be worked around or repaired. I oftentimes have to physically see and hold the materials to know if I can or cannot use a particular material for scales that may have flaws.
Other handle materials available for use on knives will be listed on this page with pricing for the up-charge to use them.
Micarta
This material displays exceptional stability with changes in altitude, temperature, and humidity changes which means it should not shrink or expand with varying atmospheric conditions leading to minor discrepancies in tang and handle material height. It is also more tolerant of wet, oily, and dirty conditions. When bead blasted, it takes a supple but grippy texture which is quite pleasing to touch and the grip or traction actually slightly improves when wet, making it both unique and ideal for heavy use, outdoors conditions where your palms may be sweaty, wet, or bloody during use. In addition to all of these benefits it is among the most economical materials available that are well suited for knife handles. I only stock black and brown canvas micarta. When bead blasted the color saturation fades making black canvas turn grey and brown canvas turn tan. Other colors are available upon request, but keep in mind they will appear faded because of the bead blasted finish and will not appear as dark or rich as the same material would when polished. Examples of both black and tan micarta are shown below.
Stabilized Spalted Curly Mesquite – $35
Stabilized Spalted Curly Mesquite – $35
Stabilized Spalted Curly Mesquite – $35
Stabilized Spalted Curly Mesquite – $35
Stabilized Spalted Curly Mesquite – $35
Stabilized Spalted Curly Mesquite – $35
Stabilized Tulipwood – $25/knife
These will work for small handles and will have a layered appearance when shaped.
Stabilized Tulipwood – $25/knife
These will work for small handles and will have a layered appearance when shaped.
Stabilized Tulipwood – $25/knife
These will work for small handles and will have a layered appearance when shaped.
Stabilized Tulipwood – $25/knife
These will work for small handles and will have a layered appearance when shaped.
Stabilized Tulipwood – $25/knife
These will work for small handles and will have a layered appearance when shaped.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Civil War Walnut – $125/knife
This wood was in a barn that was partially burned down during the Battle at Pea Ridge in the US Civil War. Because of it’s history and limited availability, it will be cut to optimize efficiency and not grain figure unless you buy the whole board.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #1 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this, depending on knife size. This would be a good option for a matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #1 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this, depending on knife size. This would be a good option for a matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #1 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this, depending on knife size. This would be a good option for a matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #1 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this, depending on knife size. This would be a good option for a matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #1 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this, depending on knife size. This would be a good option for a matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #1 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this, depending on knife size. This would be a good option for a matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #2 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this…possible matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #2 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this…possible matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #2 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this…possible matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #2 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this…possible matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #2 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this…possible matched pair.
Stabilized Buckeye Burl #2 – $40/knife
I can get 2-4 knives out of this…possible matched pair.
Stabilized BookMatched Buckeye
A: $30, B: $20, C: $20, D: $35, E: $35
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #2 – $40/knife
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #2 – $40/knife
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #2 – $40/knife
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #2 – $40/knife
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #2 – $40/knife
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #2 – $40/knife
Brown Laminate Dymonwood – $25
Brown Laminate Dymonwood – $25
Brown Laminate Dymonwood – $25
Brown Laminate Dymonwood – $25
Brown Laminate Dymonwood – $25
This is a hatchet handle I made from this wood with an oil finish.
Brown Laminate Dymonwood – $25
This is a hatchet handle I made from this wood with an oil finish.
Mahogany – $35
I have 2-3 knives worth here.
Mahogany – $35
I have 2-3 knives worth here.
Mahogany – $35
I have 2-3 knives worth here.
Mahogany – $35
I have 2-3 knives worth here.
Mahogany – $35
I have 2-3 knives worth here.
Mahogany – $35
I have 2-3 knives worth here.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Osage Orange – $35
There is some burn on these in the photos from cutting it, your knife will be clean and free of burns. This wood will darken and patina with age into a mellow tan/brown color.
Yellowheart – $25
Yellowheart – $25
Yellowheart – $25
Yellowheart – $25
Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $35
Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $35
Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $35
Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $35
Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $35
Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $35
Stabilized Rosewood Burl – $55/knife
This is a large slab. I can get many scales out of it and will have them stabilized after cutting them out. Included are a few photos of knives made from this slab.
Stabilized Rosewood Burl – $55/knife
This is a large slab. I can get many scales out of it and will have them stabilized after cutting them out. Included are a few photos of knives made from this slab.
Screen Stabilized Rosewood Burl – $55/knife 2018-10-07 at 4.38.23 PM
This is a large slab. I can get many scales out of it and will have them stabilized after cutting them out. Included are a few photos of knives made from this slab.
Stabilized Rosewood Burl – $55/knife
This is a large slab. I can get many scales out of it and will have them stabilized after cutting them out. Included are a few photos of knives made from this slab.
Mini Woodlore #3
CPM 3V steel, stabilized rosewood burl, hunter green G10 liners, 5 pin design, mosaic lanyard tube and tooled leather sheath.
Mini Woodlore #3
CPM 3V steel, stabilized rosewood burl, hunter green G10 liners, 5 pin design, mosaic lanyard tube.
Mini Woodlore #3
CPM 3V steel, stabilized rosewood burl, hunter green G10 liners, 5 pin design, mosaic lanyard tube.
Small Game Hunter #6
CPM 3V steel, stabilized redwood burl, white liners, brass pins, and tooled leather sheath with two tone dye and removable dangler loop.
Small Game Hunter #6
CPM 3V steel, stabilized redwood burl, white liners, brass pins, and tooled leather sheath with two tone dye and removable dangler loop.
Small Game Hunter #6
CPM 3V steel, stabilized redwood burl, white liners, brass pins, and tooled leather sheath with two tone dye and removable dangler loop.
Small Game Hunter #6
CPM 3V steel, stabilized redwood burl, white liners, brass pins, and tooled leather sheath with two tone dye and removable dangler loop.
Woodsman #7
Tapered tang, stabilized redwood burl, Loveless bolt, and mosaic lanyard tube
Greg's Custom Camo Micarta - $65
This is custom made for my shop by hand. It can be bead blasted for a warm to the touch feel when cold and improved traction when wet or polished for darker, more rich color saturation and a smoother feel. It is bead blasted on the top Woodsman and polished on the bottom Woodsman. It runs $50/knife.
3/16" Maroon Linen Micarta - $0 upcharge
See photos of Small Game Hunter also handled in this. This will be sanded smooth and buffed. It looks really nice over white or black liners. Its thickness is most appropriate for smaller handles such as my Small Game Hunter but could also be used as a thick liner upgrade for wood.
Figured BookMatched Maple
A: $35, B: $20, C: $35, D: $25, E: $35, F: $25, G/G+: $20/Knife, H: $20/knife
Sanbar Stag 1 Length
$250 – This is long enough to use on any of my knife models. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 1 Width
$250 – The width is adequate for any of my knife models. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 1 Saddle Profile
$250 – The saddle profile is of medium thickness and would work well for any of my models. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 1 Insides
Insides show little to no pith. This requires no filling and will be a PRIME sample to build a knife from. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 2 Length
$200 – This is long enough to do any of my knife models with. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 2 Width
$200 – This is wide enough to do any of my knife models with. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 2 Insides
$200 – This is left piece is pretty solid but the right piece will need filled with bone dust/epoxy to stabilize it against water invasion through the pith. This may result in a slightly altered finish/appearance around the pommel and handle fronts where the marrow is. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 3 Width
$150 – These are wide enough for most of my handles. The popcorn bark pattern would look particularly nice when dyed. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 3 Length
$150 – These are long enough for my shorter handles such as my Small Game Hunter, but would require a bolster to fit larger models like my Woodsman/Woodlore handles. The popcorn bark pattern would look particularly nice when dyed. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
Sanbar Stag 3 Insides
$150 – The scale on the left will require some filling of the pith at the top but not much. This may slightly alter the finish where the marrows runs on this scale. Dying through Culpepper will run an additional $60 ($35 plus shipping/insurance two ways). This can color it and somewhat stabilize the material as well.
GCarta Black Copper Matrix – $65
Handmade, custom black micarta with copper matrix. This is super dense and very high quality. $65 upgrade.
GCarta Black Copper Matrix – $65
Handmade, custom black micarta with copper matrix. This is super dense and very high quality. $65 upgrade.
GCarta Black Copper Matrix – $65
Handmade, custom black micarta with copper matrix. This is super dense and very high quality. $65 upgrade.
GCarta Black Copper Matrix – $65
Handmade, custom black micarta with copper matrix. This is super dense and very high quality. $65 upgrade.
Ringed Gidgee Scales – $65
This is extremely dense, tight grained, dimensionally stable hardwood from Austrailia.
Honduran Rosewood Burl Scales – $70
Dense, oily, and stable wood with beautiful figure and color
Arizona Desert Ironwood – $70
This has wavy grain, heavy flame figuring and mild chatoyance. It’s an exceptional example of Ironwood and large enough for any of my knife models.
Figured Maple – $50/knife
I have a lot of similar curly hard maple. This is shown raw and the figure will pop even more with an oil finish or light dye. It can also be sent out for stabilization/color enhancement for slight additional costs.