Elm - Handle wood

Handle Wood in Elm

Make Your Own Knife with an Elm Wood Handle

Elm is a beautiful and classic type of wood, often used for knife handles because of its attractive grain and warm tones. The wood provides a natural and timeless look, perfect for outdoor knives, bushcraft knives, and hunting knives alike.

This block of elm wood is suitable as handle material if you want to make your own knife. By shaping the handle yourself, you can create a grip that fits your hand perfectly while giving the knife a unique personal touch.

Elm is a pleasant wood to work with and can be shaped using common tools like a carving knife, file, and sandpaper. Once the handle is sanded smooth, you can treat the wood with oil or wax, which highlights the beautiful natural patterns in the wood and provides a durable surface.

A homemade elm knife handle gives a knife plenty of character—and also a special satisfaction from having crafted something yourself.

If you want to learn more about the process (which is actually quite simple), you can read our guide “Make Your Own Knife,” where we go through the key steps in knife making.

The handle wood can be combined with many of our knife blades, so you can easily get started on your own knife project.

Benefits of Elm Handle Wood

• Beautiful grain and natural color variations
• Suitable for knife handles and DIY knife projects
• Pleasant wood to shape and sand
• Provides a classic and natural look
• Can be treated with oil or wax for extra durability

Specifications – Elm Handle Wood

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