
Product Type: Knife Scales
Wood Type: Leopardwood, Padauk, Purpleheart, Walnut, Wenge, Zebrawood
Dimensions: 5x2x0.25
Finish: Drum sanded to 220 grit
Stabilized zebra wood, leopard wood, purple heart
Raw: walnut, wenge, paduak
Leopardwood — bold ray fleck spots that genuinely resemble leopard hide, set against a reddish-brown background. Hard and naturally durable with no stabilization needed. The spot pattern bookmatches across a set in a way that few other woods can replicate.
Padauk — brilliant orange-red African hardwood that patinas naturally to a deep reddish-brown over time. Dense and naturally stable — no stabilization needed. The color is one of the most vivid available in a natural hardwood.
Purpleheart — vivid natural purple heartwood from Central and South America that deepens to a rich brown-purple over time with light exposure. Exceptionally hard and rot-resistant with no stabilization needed. One of the most distinctive colors available in natural hardwood.
American black walnut — rich chocolate-brown with straight open grain that feels solid without being heavy. One of the most practical premium materials: stable, takes finishes beautifully, and dark enough to hide everyday handling.
Wenge — dramatic dark brown Central African hardwood with striking black streaks running through each set. Coarse open grain is stabilized to fill the pores and deliver a smooth, even finish. The dark color and bold figure make these one of the most distinctive scale materials available.
Zebrawood — unmistakable cream-and-dark-brown stripes from West Africa that make these immediately recognizable. Interlocked grain is stabilized to fill the pores and prevent seasonal movement in scale applications. The contrast between light and dark reads boldly on a finished handle.
Sized to fit most full-tang knife blanks — glue, pin, and shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of Knife Scale Sample 6 Pack- Padauk Purpleheart Walnut Wenge Zebrawood Leopardwood?
These scales measure 5x2x0.25. Standard scale pairs fit the vast majority of full-tang knife blanks.
How are knife scales attached to a blade?
Drill matching pin holes through the tang and scales, apply two-part epoxy, and pin with stainless or brass rod. Clamp until fully cured (24 hours for most epoxies), then shape, sand, and finish.
What finish works best on exotic wood knife scales?
CA glue (cyanoacrylate) builds a hard, glass-smooth surface that enhances figure. Tru-Oil gives a softer, hand-rubbed result with good depth. Stabilized scales are less porous than raw wood — thinner coats work better than flooding the surface.
Do you offer free shipping?
Free shipping on all US orders of 2 or more pairs. Orders ship within 1 business day from Washington state via USPS.





