Figured koa knife by Eric Richardson
Figured koa wood knife handle by Eric Richardson

Knife Scales & Handle Blocks

Knife scales are two-piece, bookmatched sets. Knife handle blocks are one piece, with enough material for resawing into sets. Please note that not all species will exhibit figure. 

20 products
Selection of bookmatched knife scales showing a range of color and figure.
Selection of bookmatched knife scales showing a range of color and figure.
Maple Burl Knife Scale - 2pc Bookmatched Set
$10
Flame (Curly) Maple Knife Scales
Flame (Curly) Maple Knife Scales
$6
Beautiful maple burl knife handle blocks.  Burls may show as eye-spots or rays with figure between.  Some blanks may have small, fillable bark inclusions or voids.  These blocks are unstabilized.
Beautiful maple burl knife handle blocks.  Burls may show as eye-spots or rays with figure between.  Some blanks may have small, fillable bark inclusions or voids.  These blocks are unstabilized.
Maple Burl Knife Handle Block
$10
Selection of bookmatched knife scales showing a range of color and figure.
Selection of bookmatched knife scales showing a range of color and figure.
Plain Koa Knife Scale - 2pc Bookmatched Set
$8
Curly (flame) maple knife handle blocks with top grade figure.  Blocks may be two-toned and/or have interesting coloration.
Curly (Flame) Maple Knife Handle Block
$4
Gorgeous, heavy curl in these claro walnut knife handle blanks.  Figure style ranges from straight curly to interesting basket-weave patterns.
Curly Claro Walnut Knife Handle Block
$10
Collection of curly koa blocks showing color and figure.
Collection of curly koa blocks showing color and figure.
Curly Koa Knife Handle Block
$10
Wood Dragon Hoard Gift Card
Wood Dragon Hoard Gift Card
$10—$500
Range of bookmatched knife scales, showing figure and color variation.
Range of bookmatched knife scales, showing figure and color variation.
Quilted Maple Knife Scale - 2 pc Bookmatched Set
$10

Main header photograph courtesy of Eric Richardson