Navigating the world of knife-making materials can be daunting. The scale, or handle material, is in some ways the easiest choice. Once you've decided on a type of knife, a blade material and manufacturing process, the handle can almost seem like an afterthought.
But materials range widely -- common ones include almost any kind of hardwood (walnut, cherry, teak, etc.) as well as several synthetic materials (rubber, micarta -- an extremely hard plastic common on many pre-fabricated knives). I've even seen knife scales made of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Each has its merits and cons so do your research.
I'll link below to micarta scales on eBay -- for a practical, durable handle with a non-slip grip, you can't go wrong with a handle made of this material, especially if it's grooved or textured.
Find Knife Scales:
Some knife scales for sale on eBay:
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FOSSIL BARK KNIFE SCALES 3 5 16 x 15 16 x 5 32 US $29.99 0 Bid  Auction Ends: 3h 55m |
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FOSSIL BARK KNIFE SCALES 2 7 8 x 1 1 16 x 7 16 US $39.99 1 Bid Auction Ends: 3h 55m |
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FOSSIL KNIFE SCALES 4 1 8 x 1 7 8 x 3 16 US $69.99 0 Bid Auction Ends: 4h 10m |
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FOSSIL KNIFE SCALES 3 7 16 x 1 1 8 to 1 3 16 x 1 8 US $19.99 0 Bid Auction Ends: 4h 25m |
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FOSSIL KNIFE SCALES 3 9 16 x 1 1 8 to 1 3 16 x 1 8 US $29.99 0 Bid Auction Ends: 4h 40m |
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LE05 1 6 Scale SHADOW PREDATOR Knife Skull Trophy HOT TOYS FREE SHIPPING US $24.99 0 Bid Auction Ends: 5h 30m |
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Knife Scales Knife Making blade blank Rosewood Burl handles RB923 US $11.77 11 Bids Auction Ends: 5h 59m |
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BkMtch Xcut Xtrm Spalted Hickory Crotch AD Knife Scales Gun Grips NEW ITEM US $3.05 4 Bids Auction Ends: 6h 57m |
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Knife Making Knife Blade Scale Red Dino Bone RDbone US $.99 2 Bids Auction Ends: 6h 59m |
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Knife Scales Knife Making blade blank Rosewood Burl handles RB924 US $6.50 7 Bids Auction Ends: 7h |
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