Handle material

Make sure to choose the right knife handle material

When making your own knife, it is important to choose a handle material that both looks great and is sturdy enough for the type of knife you will be using. A real beast of a chopping knife that will replace your axe will need a more robust handle material than an art knife or display knife that will never be used much. Kitchen knives can be aesthetically pleasing, or designed with handles that can withstand a few rounds in the dishwasher!

Explore our selection of knife handlesto find the material that suits your project. Our products include high-quality shaft blanks that provide a solid foundation for your knife.

See our selection of knife handles

We have a wide range of knife handle blanks to suit different tastes and budgets. From naturalsimple cheap knife handle blanksin common types of wood tomammoth fossilsand advanced composite materials such ascarbon fiberandmicarta, you can find exactly what you need to give your knife a unique touch that's right for your project.

Knife handle blanks: Choose from different types of wood such as masur birch, oak and walnut, which give a beautiful natural style to your shaft.

Composite materials give it incredible strength and a tough look. See for exampleG10,carbon fiberandmicarta,

Epoxy for knife handles: Do you have bigger ambitions to create a unique shaft? For those who want a more modern look with colors and style of your choice, epoxy is a perfect choice. Epoxy can also be combined with other materials or colors to create unique designs.

The benefits of choosing the right knife handle

Choosing the right knife handle is crucial for both ergonomics and safety. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a knife handle:

Aesthetics:The shaft materials here are all well suited to use for shafts, but they all have different looks. You have hundreds of options here, so it's easy to get lost. If you have an idea of how you want it, go for it, otherwise you can be inspired by the materials you find on this page!

Durability and solidity:A carbon fiber or G10 handle blank will be more durable and solid than one made of mammoth bone, that's just the way it is. Therefore, you need to choose the handle material based on the use you expect for the knife you are making.

Budget:There is a huge range in the cost of a knife handle. You can even find it "for free" in the woodshed or in the forest, but the quality means that it is almost only your imagination that sets the limits. No matter what your budget and quality requirements are, we have something for you!

Knife handle design tips

When making or choosing a knife handle, you should also consider how the design affects the functionality of the knife. For example, if you are making a hunting knife, it is important that the handle provides a secure grip in wet or slippery conditions. In that case, micarta or woods like walnut might be a good choice.

If you want to make your own knife handle, you can find inspiration in our selection of woods and tools for processing. We also offer starter kits such asknife making starter kitfor those of you who want to learn more about the process. This kit includes everything to make a knife, including a handle blank.

Order your knife handle blank today

No matter what you are looking for, you will find the right knife handle at Storbua. Our products are carefully selected to give you the best in quality, aesthetics and durability for every budget.Buy knife handles online todayand complete your knife project with a handle that both looks good and feels good in the hand.

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