Snakewood is a premium hardwood widely used by knife makers for custom knife handles and knife scales. It’s known for its dramatic figure, rich natural colour, and unmistakable grain pattern, making it a standout knife handle material for both functional blades and collector-grade pieces.

For custom knife makers, Snakewood offers a strong combination of visual impact and workability. It can be shaped into detailed handle designs or bookmatched knife scales that highlight the natural figure across both sides of the handle. This makes it especially popular in high-end custom knife work where appearance is just as important as performance.

We supply Snakewood for knife handles and knife scales in workable sizes suitable for knife makers, bladesmiths, and custom workshops.

Key material benefits:

• Striking natural figure ideal for custom knife handles
• Premium knife handle material for high-end knife making
• Suitable for knife scales and bookmatched knife scales
• Popular among professional and custom knife makers
• Dense hardwood that shapes and finishes smoothly
• Ideal for collector knives and functional custom blades
• Adds strong visual contrast to handmade knives