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Handlewood in Curly Birch

Beautiful birch wood for your knife project

Curly birch is one of the most sought-after types of wood for knife handles – and for good reason. The distinctive grain in the wood creates a lively and almost marbled pattern, making each knife truly unique.

Curly birch wood is ideal as handlewood for those who want to make their own knife. The wood is both beautiful and relatively easy to work with, making curly birch a popular choice for both beginners and experienced knifemakers.

When you shape the handle yourself, you can customize the grip exactly to your hand and create a knife that is both personal and functional. After sanding and shaping, the wood can be treated with oil or wax, which highlights the beautiful natural patterns in the curly birch.

The result is a knife handle full of character and an appearance that only improves with time.

If you want to get started on the project, you can also read our guide “Make Your Own Knife,” where we explain how you can (quite easily) make a knife yourself.

The handlewood can be combined with many of our knife blades, so you can easily build your own unique knife from scratch.

Why curly birch is popular for knife handles

• Beautiful and lively wood grain
• Each block of wood has unique patterns
• Great material for personal knife projects
• Suitable for both new and experienced knife makers
• Attractive result after treatment with oil or wax

Specifications – Handlewood in Curly Birch

• Wood type: Curly birch
• Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x W 4.2 cm x D 3.2 mm