Product Type: Knife Handle Block
Wood Type: Maple
Dimensions: 5x2x1
Finish: Drum sanded to 220 grit
Dyed: Yes (Midnight Black)
Hard Maple — creamy white with subtle grain that lets the figure do the talking. Stabilized to improve moisture resistance and bring out the depth of any figure. Curly and bird's eye variants produce a chatoyant shimmer that shifts with the light.
Sized to be resawn or shaped into one or more knife handles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of Maple and Leopardwood Knife Handle Block – Midnight Black Dyed (5x2x1)?
These scales measure 5x2x1. 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.