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 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 – $250/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 – $250/knife

Elk Antler – $20

This piece is solid, dense, and has a wonderful egg shape throughout. It indexes in the hand well and has average bark texture.

Elk Antler – $20

This piece is solid, dense, and has a wonderful egg shape throughout. It indexes in the hand well and has average bark texture.

Elk Antler – $20

This piece is solid, dense, and has a wonderful egg shape throughout. It indexes in the hand well and has average bark texture.

Elk Antler – $20

This piece is solid, dense, and has a wonderful egg shape throughout. It indexes in the hand well and has average bark texture.

Elk Antler – $20

This piece is solid, dense, and has a wonderful egg shape throughout. It indexes in the hand well and has average bark texture.

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

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

Stabilized Curly Maple Block – $50

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 – $450

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $450

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $450

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $450

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $375

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $375

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $375

From the Loveless shop. 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 – $250

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 – $250

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 – – $250

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.

Stabilized Mammoth Ivory – $375

This set has a bluish green mineralization and is stabilized. This set is large enough for any of my models.

Stabilized Mammoth Ivory – $375

This set has a bluish green mineralization and is stabilized. This set is large enough for any of my models.

Axis Stag – $100

This is the most dense antler I’ve ever had in hand with almost no pith at all. Its got ideal shape, size, and beautiful bark texture

Axis Stag – $100

This is the most dense antler I’ve ever had in hand with almost no pith at all. Its got ideal shape, size, and beautiful bark texture

Axis Stag – $100

This is the most dense antler I’ve ever had in hand with almost no pith at all. Its got ideal shape, size, and beautiful bark texture

Axis Stag – $100

This is the most dense antler I’ve ever had in hand with almost no pith at all. Its got ideal shape, size, and beautiful bark texture

Axis Stag – $100

This is the most dense antler I’ve ever had in hand with almost no pith at all. Its got ideal shape, size, and beautiful bark texture

Elk Brow Tine – $100/knife

This is the best of the best of elk. It took my antler dealer several months to locate this piece. It is big, beautiful, dense, has ideal bark texture, and is appropriately sized for one small knife and one big one. The large base has been used and only the smaller diameter taper remains which is perfect for up to a 4.5-5″ blade.

Elk Brow Tine – $100/knife

Stabilized Birdseye Maple – $40

This piece is ideal in thickness for a small knife. Birdseye maple doesn’t get any better than these!

Stabilized Birdseye Maple – $40

This piece is ideal in thickness for a small knife. Birdseye maple doesn’t get any better than these!

Purple/yellow kirinite – $25

These are thin and ideally suited to smaller blades.

French Walnut 1 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 1 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 2 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 2 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 3 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 3 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 4 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 4 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 5 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut 5 – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

Lignum Vitae – $40/knife

One of the hardest woods on the planet. This has a beautiful herringbone end grain and subtle browns, greys, and green hues to the wood. It takes a wonderful finish and is exquisite with an understated beauty.

Lignum Vitae – $40/knife

Cocobolo – $35/knife

Dark, rich, red, stable, oily, and beautiful. Natural woods don’t get much prettier than cocobolo!

Cocobolo – $35/knife

Dark, rich, red, stable, oily, and beautiful. Natural woods don’t get much prettier than cocobolo!

Kieth’s Birdseye Maple – $40

This birdseye maple was from Kieth Brown’s shop. Its best suited for a smaller blade.

Kieth’s Birdseye Maple – $40

This birdseye maple was from Kieth Brown’s shop. Its best suited for a smaller blade.

Bolivian Rosewood scales – $30

This is beautiful and stable. It’s going to make one very classy blade!

French Walnut Block – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

French Walnut Block – $45

Select grade French walnut from the shop of master revolver stock maker Kieth Brown!

Zebrawood – $35

Thin Zebrawood scales are best suited to a smaller blade. These came from Kieth Brown’s shop.

Zebrawood – $35

Thin Zebrawood scales are best suited to a smaller blade. These came from Kieth Brown’s shop.

Birdseye Redwood Burl – $55/knife

This block is beautiful and ready to make some exquisite knives. $55/knife on this wood.

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Birdseye Redwood Burl – $55/knife

This block is beautiful and ready to make some exquisite knives. $55/knife on this wood.

Vintage Westinghouse Rag – $125/knife

This is rare as hens teeth and beautiful. This came from a local friend.

Vintage Westinghouse Rag – $125/knife

This is rare as hens teeth and beautiful. This came from a local friend.

Vintage Westinghouse Rag – $125/knife

This is rare as hens teeth and beautiful. This came from a local friend.

Yellow Burlap – $30

Yellow burlap micarta

Crosscut Nutmeg – $25/knife

This is handmade from Greg Hansen. His G-Carta is as good as it gets for micarta.

Orange G10

Price is included in the base cost of a blade.

Ruby Red G10

Price is included in the base cost of a blade.

Jade G10

Price is included in the base cost of a blade.

Grey G10

Price is included in the base cost of a blade.

Black G10

Price is included in the base cost of a blade.

Large Stag Rolls – $200

These are all large, dark, beautiful stag rolls that are hand selected for symmetry, color, exhibition grade texture, and have dense/stable piths. Better stag cannot be found. These are appropriate for larger hidden tang blades or can be broken down into scales for full tang knives.

Large Stag Rolls – $200

Small Sambar Stag Rolls – $150

These are approximately 3″ in length and just shy of 1″ in diameter. Beautiful bark texture and colors are consistent throughout each piece. There is very little pith on any of these. These are best suited for smaller hidden tang knives. Sambar is the best of the best and is no longer being imported due to a federal importation embargo. When these are gone, they are gone.