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. 

19 products
Bookmatched knife scales showing a range of color, figure and grain.
Bookmatched knife scales showing a range of color, figure and grain.
Claro Walnut Knife Scales - 2 pc Bookmatched Set
$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.
Maple Burl Knife Scale - 2pc Bookmatched Set
$10
Flame (Curly) Maple Knife Scales
Flame (Curly) Maple Knife Scales
$6
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
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
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
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
2-piece, book-matched monkeypod knife scale sets with wonderful figure, color, and grain.
Monkeypod Knife Scale
$4

Main header photograph courtesy of Eric Richardson