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.
Birdseye Maple Burl
$40 – Also used on the woodsman pictured.
Woodsman #1
3V steel, stabilized maple burl, Loveless bolt, mosaic lanyard tube, and tri-weave sheath
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 Birdseye Redwood Burl – $45/knife
I can get 2-4 knives from this block depending on knife size. It would be great for a matched pair.
Stabilized Birdseye Redwood Burl – $45/knife
I can get 2-4 knives from this block depending on knife size. It would be great for a matched pair.
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I can get 2-4 knives from this block depending on knife size. It would be great for a matched pair.
Stabilized Birdseye Redwood Burl – $45/knife
I can get 2-4 knives from this block depending on knife size. It would be great for a matched pair.
Stabilized Birdseye Redwood Burl – $45/knife
I can get 2-4 knives from this block depending on knife size. It would be great for a matched pair.
Stabilized Birdseye Redwood Burl – $45/knife
I can get 2-4 knives from this block depending on knife size. It would be great 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 #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 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.
Stabilized curly spalted maple – $35
This will need to be for a smaller knife.
Stabilized curly spalted maple – $35
This will need to be for a smaller knife.
Stabilized curly spalted maple – $35
This will need to be for a smaller knife.
Stabilized curly spalted maple – $35
This will need to be for a smaller knife.
Stabilized curly spalted maple – $35
This will need to be for a smaller knife.
Stabilized curly spalted maple – $35
This will need to be for a smaller knife.
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #1 – $40/knife
1-4 knives worth, depending on knife size
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #1 – $40/knife
1-4 knives worth, depending on knife size
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #1 – $40/knife
1-4 knives worth, depending on knife size
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #1 – $40/knife
1-4 knives worth, depending on knife size
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #1 – $40/knife
1-4 knives worth, depending on knife size
Stabilized Reyed White Oak #1 – $40/knife
1-4 knives worth, depending on knife size
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
Stabilized BookMatched Buckeye
A: $30, B: $20, C: $20, D: $35, E: $35
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
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.
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.
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.
Figured BookMatched Maple
A: $35, B: $20, C: $35, D: $25, E: $35, F: $25, G/G+: $20/Knife, H: $20/knife
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.