AKC's Knifemaking Supplies

Australian Hardwoods: The A.K.C.  offers an extensive range of  Australian Hardwoods, in scales (for full-tangs), 
all properly harvested and seasoned (but not stabilized or killed with resin). Some hardwood available in block format (for through-tangs).

Beefwood (blocks & scales)	Western Myall (blocks & scales)	Black Bean (scales only)
Northern Silky Oak (scales)	Jarrah (blocks & scales)	Maple Silkwood (scales only)
Coral Gum (blocks and scales)	Native Cypress (blocks & scales)	Spur Mahogany (scales only)
Click  The Wood Page to view enhanced images and information	Western Sheoak (scales only)	Northern Silver Ash (scales only)

Curly Grained Birch: Scandinavia’s most popular knife handle material: Imported from Norway.
Curly-grained Birchwood is probably the most beautiful and stable Nordic hardwood used for knife handles and has been used since old times by the Sami (Laplanders), the indigenous inhabitants of Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Russian Kola Peninsula; they carried up to five different knives catering for a wide range of tasks. 

‘Curly-grained Birchwood is commonly used for knife handles. Unlike most other types of wood, the surface of Curly-grained Birchwood does not become perforated with fibres or pores from the polished wood fibres. Instead, it becomes hard and smooth and very resistant to damage. The opposite properties can be seen in other timbers, such as oak, beech, walnut and others. No matter how long you polish these woods, you will not get a surface as smooth as that of Curly-grained Birchwood (however, they can have other attractive qualities).’ .... 
Knifemaking: A Complete Guide to Crafting Knives, Handles & Sheaths by Bo Bergman.
 

This beautiful hard-smooth surface finish achievable on Curly-grained Birchwood knife handle blocks and scales is only rarely accomplished on other readily available hardwoods. Such a finish serves to highlight and enliven the finite features of a timber’s texture – and Curly-grained Birchwood is laced with fabulous texture.  To ensure they are securely fitted, the AKC recommends that all handles be pinned (can be internal pins), riveted or screwed and epoxied (glued).

Regular-size handle blocks  (tempory stock shortage) Minimum Size 2.5 X 4.0 X 13.0-cm. . .    $17.50 Medium-size handle blocks. Minimum Size 2.2 X 4.0 X 13.0-cm. . .    $16.50  Small knives only blocks.  Minimum Size 2.3 X 3.5 X 12.0-cm. . .    $15.00 Block sizes for through-tang handles. Can be cut into slabs to suit full-tang knives.

Dymondwood:  Dymondwood colors are deep and vibrant.  No two pieces will be exactly the same.  Different wood grains and pigmentation will take the dyes differently and the thickness variations of the woods will produce a slightly different effect on each piece.  Multiple layers of thin natural American hardwoods, dyed then compressed together with resin under extreme heat and pressure to form a permanent bond. Resists chipping, cracking & staining.  Can be worked with ordinary woodworking tools and equipment. Beautiful textures and colour variations emerge on contoured grips. 

PK103 Winewood (scales)	PK 111  Turquoise (scales)	PK128 Charcoal ruby  (scales)
PK126 American oak  (scales)	PK125 Rosewood Burgundy  (scales)	PK120 Emerald Green  (scales)
PK117 Sports Camo  (scales)	PK116 Tigerwood  (scales)	PK114 Cocobolo  (scales)
PK112 Indigo blue  (scales)	PK108 Chestnut  (scales)	PK109 Silver Black  (scales)
pk 122 Raspberry Red (scales)	PK124 Desert Camo (scales)	PK 134 Grape (scales)
PK 132 Fuscia (scales)	PK146 Cherry oak  (scales)	PK 101 Walnut (scales)
SCALES for full tangs 25.5 x 4 x 1 cm  $13.50 each	BLOCKS  for hidden and through tangs. 13 x 4 x 3-cm  Blocks: $14.50 each	PK209 Silver Black  (blocks)
PK201 Walnut (blocks)	PK202 Black Winewood  (blocks)	PK 203 Winewood (blocks)

Micarta: A tough durable material, resistant to oils, heat, cold, moisture, compression and impact. Formed by a special heigh-pressure process, layer upon layer of the fnest materials available to amke a knfie handle that canbe negravedm carved or scrimshawed. Can be worked with ordinary woodworking tools and equipment.  Easily shaped. Easily drilled. To finish, simply sand. Can be polished, buffed or hand sanded to a a brilliant shine. Texture emerges on contoured grips except for 'paper' scales which remain smooth and constant. 

Scales (for full-tangs) 25.5 x 3.5 x 1-cm : Blocks (for through tangs) 13 x 4 x 3-cm  Slab (for oversized handles or more than one knife) 25.5 x 13 x 1cm Ivory Paper Micarta : Black Paper Micarta Black Linen (textured) Maroon linen (textured) scale Textured Micarta Scales:  M1601  ivory paper smooth M1602 black linen M1603 red linen M1604 black paper smooth M1606 maroon linen Ivory Paper M1601 scale: $30.00  M1701 block: $34.00 M1801 slab:   $79.00 Black Linen (textured) M1602 scale: $23.50  M1702 block: $25.00 M1802 slab: $52.00 Black Paper M1604 scale: $18.50    M1804 slab: $32.00 Red Linen  scale M1603: $25.00 Maroon Linen  scale M1606: $25.00 Textured Canvas Scales:  M1605 black canvas M1607 olive canvas M1608 green canvas Black canvas (textured) scale   M1605: $25.00 Olive canvas  (textured) scale   M1607: $25.00 Green canvas  (textured) scale   M1608: $25.00 Scales (for full-tangs) 25.5 x 3.5 x 1-cm Blocks (for through tangs) 13 x 4 x 3-cm  Slab (for oversized handles or more than one knife) 25.5 x 13 x 1cm

Stone scales: Beautiful finish. Best crushed natural stone & strong resin material.  Suitable for scales on small knives, or spacers & inlays on large knives. Can be worked with ordinary woodworking tools and equipment.
Sold as a pair: 0.5 x 3 x 10-cm                   Two pieces per set      $39.00 per pair (+ $8.00 post)

GT102: Jet Black Onyx Jet Black Onyx Gemstone is a composite, a combination of Jet, Onyx, and Obsidian creating a material basically black.	GT104: Red Coral  Coral Gemstone Composite.  Rose red in color. Polishes brilliantly.	GT119: Tortoise shell Basic amber with black streaks and swirls.
GT110: Dark Turquoise Dark Turquoise Gemstone Composite. Valuable both as a gem  & ornamental material.	GT108: Light Turquoise  Light Turquoise Gemstone Composite. A light blue-green color with fools-gold vein, used in jewelry, inlays and handles.	GT109: White Turquoise  Rare White Turquoise with onyx vein.
GT103: Russian Lavender  Russian Lavender Gemstone Composite. Lavender color with lots of swirls of  deep purple.	GT105: Azzurite Malachite  Azurite/Malachite Gemstone Composite. Beautiful emerald green and dark blue.	GT112: Malachite (green) A dark emerald green with black veining. Semi-hard, heavy and fragile. Malachite often has inclusions which may be filled or left as natural.
GT113: Jade  Beautiful deep green color with  lots of texture.	GT120: Jasper Beautiful deep crimson veined stone	GT111: Lapis Lazuli (blue)  Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Composite.  A very rare, dark blue, spotted with gold.

MOTHER-OF PEARL

WHITE MOTHER-OF-PEARL Not ordinary imitation Mother of Pearl, this is crushed and reconstituted with resins. The white iridescent material can be used over spacer material which will add tones of color chosen.  GT703  Mother Of Pearl (White)   13 x 4 x .64cm (2 pieces.)  $49.00 + $8.00 post
BLACK  MOTHER-OF-PEARL One of the best selling handle materials contrasting iridescent pearls ranging from light to deep gray-black. Very beautiful. Black Mother Of Pearl Gemstone Composite  GT723 Mother Of Pearl (Black)    13 x 4 x .64cm (2 pieces.)  $49.00 + $8.00 post

Spacers:  Vulcanised fibre material used for cushioning between tang and grip slabs or scales. 
                    Also used for decorative purposes to add contract .. 0.1 x 12.5 x 25-cm   Only $5.50 per sheet

M1900    Satin Grey M1901    Pitch Black M1903    Pure White M1904    Bright Red M1908    Brick Red M1931    Royal Blue M1932   Canary Yellow M1934   Kelly Green

Leather Handle Washers: Just the thing for stacked leather hanldes for hidden and through tang knives. Perfect for rebuilds and restoration. Wachers can be finsihed naturally, use edge dye to darken if desired, or worked with neatsfoot oil for a nice hand rubbed oil finish. Can be buffed and polished. 

Slotted leather washers :  Oval shaped, each measuring 1 1/2 x 1 1/4" x 1/8" thick. A notch is cut into the centre making very easy to slip onto the tang.  KT200 .... sold in packs of 8 - (8 leather spacers equal approx 1" thickness. )  $8.50/pack + post

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