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Clear Stabilized Quilted Maple Handle Block Bookmatched
Clear Stabilized Quilted Maple Handle Block Bookmatched
Clear Stabilized Quilted Maple Handle Block Bookmatched — photo 2
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Clear Stabilized Quilted Maple Handle Block Bookmatched
Maple burl is all about the figure — tight clusters of eyes, sweeping grain swirls, and natural inclusions that make every set one of a kind. Raw maple burl can be soft and prone to movement, so these are stabilized with clear resin under vacuum to harden the wood, lock in moisture resistance, and bring out the depth of the figure without adding any color. Bookmatched from the same blank so the grain mirrors across both scales — the symmetry reads well on a finished handle.

Product Type: Knife Handle Block

Wood Type: Maple

Figure: Quilted (appears inflated or three-dimensional)

Dimensions: 6x1.5x1.5

Finish: Drum sanded to 220 grit

Stabilized: Yes

Stabilization: Infused with Cactus Juice resin under vacuum and heat to improve moisture resistance, reduce movement, and increase durability.

Bookmatched: Yes

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.

$31.00
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Sized to be resawn or shaped into one or more knife handles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dimensions of Stabilized Maple Knife Handle Block – Wood Handles for Knives 6x1.5x1.5?

These scales measure 6x1.5x1.5. 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.