Table of Contents
- 1.0 Rosewood Handles
- 2.0 Ebony Handles
- 3.0 Walnut Handles
- 4.0 Sandalwood Handles
- 5.0 Black Walnut Handles
- 6.0 Snakewood Handles
- 7.0 Tiger Maple Handles
- 8.0 Bird’s Eye Maple Handles
- 9.0 Purple Sandalwood Handles
- 10.0 Purple Heartwood Handles
- 11.0 Ironwood Handles
- 12.0 Olive Wood Handles
- 13.0 Cedar Handles
- 14.0 Green Sandalwood Handles
- 15.0 Padauk Handles
- 16.0 Burl Wood Handles
- 17.0 Chicken Wing Wood Handles
- 18.0 White Wood Handles
- 19.0 Golden Camphor Handles
- 20.0 Hickory Wood Handles
- 21.0 Blackwood Handles
- 22.0 Mulberry Wood Handles
- 23.0 Mahogany Handles
- 24.0 Bamboo Handles
- 25.0 Bog Oak Handles
- 26.0 Lignum Vitae Handles
- 27.0 Dalbergia Handles
- 28.0 Birch Handles
| Handle Material | Features | Applications |
| Rosewood Handle | High-quality redwood, distinctive aroma. | High-end knives, high-end furniture, crafts |
| Ebony Handle | Extremely hard, mirror-like gloss. | High-end knives, crafts, high-end handles |
| Tiger Maple Handle | Unique tiger stripe pattern, ornate appearance. | Ornate handles |
| Purple Sandalwood Handle | Valuable wood, deep color. | High-end knives |
| Purple Heartwood Handle | Extremely high density, similar to rhino horn in color and texture. | High-end knives |
| Snake Wood Handle | High density, corrosion-resistant, smooth and mirror-like finish. | High-end decorative items |
| Green Sandalwood Handle | Variable colors, hard texture. | High-grade knives |
| Cedar Handle | Reddish-brown color, fragrant, rare wood. | High-end knives |
| Walnut Handle | Durable, attractive, good feel. | Butterfly knives, OP fish knives |
| Black Walnut Handle | Premium hardwood, deep color. | High-end furniture, handles |
| Olive Wood Handle | Hard, durable, unique grain. | High-end crafts |
| Padauk Handle | High oil content, challenging to process. | High-end furniture |
| Chicken Wing Wood Handle | Grain resembles chicken wings, visually appealing. | Handles, decorative items |
| Bird’s Eye Maple Handle | Unique bird’s eye pattern, strong artistic appeal. | Artistic handles |
| Burl Wood Handle | Unique grain, distinctive appearance. | Decorative wood products |
| Bamboo Handle | Lightweight, strong, unique grain. | Handles, crafts |
| Hickory Handle | Hard texture, rich color. | Furniture, handles |
| Hardwood Handle | Very hard, durable. | High-strength and durable handles |
| Sandalwood Handle | Dense, emits lasting fragrance. | Spices, crafts, high-end furniture |
| Mulberry Handle | Hard, delicate grain. | Furniture, handles |
| Golden Camphor Handle | Long-lasting, high hardness, golden-yellow. | High-end wooden products |
| Ironwood Handle | Extremely corrosion-resistant, self-lubricating. | High-strength tools |
| White Wood Handle | Good flexibility and moisture resistance. | Japanese knife sheaths |
| Hardwood Handle | Very hard, durable. | High-strength and durable handles |
1.0 Rosewood Handles
- Rosewood, also known as Huali or Hualimu, is primarily found on China’s Hainan Island and is highly valued for its rarity and high cost.
- It is often imitated in the market. Genuine rosewood is rare and expensive, making it a dream choice for knife collectors.
2.0 Ebony Handles
- Ebony is a precious tropical rainforest wood that grows slowly, with fine grain, high density, and great hardness.
- It is used for knife handles due to its copper-like shine and smooth, delicate feel.
3.0 Walnut Handles
- Walnut is durable and aesthetically pleasing. Although less commonly used for knife handles, it appears in knives like butterfly knives and OP fish knives.
4.0 Sandalwood Handles
- Dense, aromatic, and durable, sandalwood varies in color from light yellow to dark brown.
- It is used in crafts and luxury furniture, making it a versatile choice for knife handles.
5.0 Black Walnut Handles
- Black walnut is a premium hardwood from North America, known for its deep brown to black color and straight, clear grain.
- It is used in high-end furniture and knife handles.
6.0 Snakewood Handles
- Snakewood is one of the densest woods in the world, with heartwood that is highly resistant to decay and insects.
- When polished, it becomes mirror-like and offers an excellent feel. Due to its rarity and beautiful appearance, snakewood is often used for high-end decorative items, golf clubs, and luxury furniture.
7.0 Tiger Maple Handles
- Tiger maple is named for its unique tiger stripe pattern and is often used in Western musical instruments such as guitars and violins.
- Some knife makers enjoy using tiger maple for handles due to its luxurious appearance and excellent hand feel after processing.
8.0 Bird’s Eye Maple Handles
- Bird’s eye maple is known for its distinctive bird’s eye spots, creating a unique visual effect.
- It is commonly used in making highly artistic and personalized knife handles, offering a sense of mystery.
9.0 Purple Sandalwood Handles
- Purple sandalwood has a rich, deep color and is commonly used in high-end knives and collectibles, representing luxury.
10.0 Purple Heartwood Handles
- Purple heartwood is sought after for its vibrant purple hue, offering a striking and unique choice for knife handles.
11.0 Ironwood Handles
- Ironwood is extremely heavy and hard, with an air-dry density between 1.1 and 1.33. It dries slowly and is difficult to process.
- Though rarely used in knife handles, its toughness makes it suitable for high-strength tools.
12.0 Olive Wood Handles
- Olive wood is hard, durable, and moisture-resistant, with a beautiful grain.
- It is ideal for high-end knife handles and crafts.
13.0 Cedar Handles
- Incense cedar is an evergreen tree with a pleasant fragrance and unique wood characteristics.
- Its elegant and unique qualities make it an ideal choice for high-end knives and crafts.
14.0 Green Sandalwood Handles
- Green sandalwood offers a unique color and aroma, commonly used in decorative crafts and knife handles.
15.0 Padauk Handles
- Padauk wood has a rich reddish-brown color and is prized for its durability and stability in knife handles.
16.0 Burl Wood Handles
- Burl wood forms unique, intricate grain patterns, making it ideal for decorative wood products and unique knife handles.
17.0 Chicken Wing Wood Handles
- Wenge wood, with its chicken wing-like grain, offers high visual appeal. While commonly used for furniture and decorative items, it is also favored by knife makers.
18.0 White Wood Handles
- White wood is a specialty from Japan, easy to process, with medium hardness and good moisture resistance.
19.0 Golden Camphor Handles
- Golden camphor is highly durable, rich in oil and iron, resistant to acids, alkalis, and moisture, with a polished golden-yellow hue.
20.0 Hickory Wood Handles
- Hickory is tough and wear-resistant, with natural grain ranging from light to dark brown.
- It is commonly used for furniture and knife handles.
21.0 Blackwood Handles
- African blackwood has an extremely high density, reaching 1.3, with a color and texture resembling rhinoceros horn.
- It is hard, smooth, and has a unique luster, often used in high-end knives and decorative items.
22.0 Mulberry Wood Handles
- Mulberry wood, primarily from East Asia, is hard with fine grain, easy to color and polish.
- It is often used for knife handles and crafts.
23.0 Mahogany Handles
- Mahogany is a durable hardwood, easy to work with, and highly resistant to decay.
- It is ideal for premium furniture and knives.
24.0 Bamboo Handles
- Bamboo is lightweight, strong, with unique grain.
- It is ideal for knife handles, furniture, and crafts.
25.0 Bog Oak Handles
- Bog oak, also called “sunken wood,” forms from buried trees that undergo natural carbonization after a disaster.
- It is commonly used for crafts and carved religious icons, as well as for high-end knife handles.
26.0 Lignum Vitae Handles
- Lignum vitae is found in the Americas and is known for its color variations and beautiful grain.
- It is hard and full of natural decorative properties, often used in luxury knives and crafts.
27.0 Dalbergia Handles
- Dalbergia is a tropical species with a high oil content, making it difficult to work with due to its large heartwood.
- Though mainly used for high-end furniture, it is rarely seen in knife handle materials.
28.0 Birch Handles
- Birch (white birch tree) is a common deciduous wood that is tough and easy to work with.
- Though less often used for knife handles, its toughness makes it a suitable option for creating durable knife grips.
