Wenge - Handle wood

Wenge Handle Wood

Dark and Exclusive Wood for Knife Handles

Wenge is a distinctive wood species with a deep dark color and fine, contrasting grain patterns. It gives a knife handle a striking and exclusive look that stands out from more traditional woods.

If you want to make your own knife, this block of wenge wood is well suited as handle material. The wood is known for its high density and strength, providing a solid and durable knife handle.

When shaping the handle yourself, you can customize both the shape and grip so the knife fits perfectly in your hand. At the same time, wenge offers a beautiful appearance, where the dark tones and natural grain become even more pronounced after sanding and finishing.

Finishing with oil or wax highlights the wood’s texture and gives a deep, warm finish that suits hunting knives, bushcraft knives, and other handmade knives well.

If you want to try your hand at knife making, you can also read our (simple) guide “Make Your Own Knife,” where we go through the key steps in the process.

The handle wood can be combined with many of our knife blades, allowing you to create a knife with a personal touch.

Benefits of Wenge Handle Wood

• Very hard and durable wood
• Deep dark color with beautiful texture
• Gives the knife an exclusive look
• Suitable for personal knife projects
• Beautiful finish after treatment with oil or wax

Specifications – Wenge Handle Wood

• Wood species: Wenge
• Dimensions: H 12.5 cm x W 4.2 cm x D 3.2 mm