Handle Knife
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COLT CT17 Ridge Runner Skinner Full Tang Wood Handles w/Sheath Fixed Knives NEW $16.99 |
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6 pc WOOD CARVING KNIFE CHISEL SET w/LARGE BALL HANDLES $12.84 |
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Frost Stag Handle Double Edge Knife $8.88 |
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Ace Hardware heavy Duty Utility Knife Box Cutter Aluminum handle $5.95 |
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S&W Folding Pocket Knife, Black Anodized, Serrated Edge, SS- Blade, Al- Handle $65.99 |
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RED Maple BURL Knife Scales Grips Bookmatched Handles Set $11.04 |
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Alaska Ulu Walnut Handle Inupiat Knife CACHE CABIN $16.88 |
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Curly Tiger Myrtlewood Knife Scales Grips Handles Bookmatched Set $10.19 |
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CUSTOM DAMASCUS STEEL BUFFALO HORN HANDLE CHOPPER KNIFE $94.99 |
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New Lock On G10 Handle Camping Survival Folding Pocket Knife E89 $6.50 |
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SOG semi-automatic Embossed aluminum handle Folding Lock Knife (K57) New $0.89 |
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CUSTOM BROWNING FISHING / FILLET KNIFE – CORK AND ANTLER HANDLE – LEATHER SHEATH $75.00 |
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Vintage Angel Food Cake Knife made West Germany Bakelite Handle $8.00 |
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MTECH Knives Tactical Linerlock 4.5″ 440 Silver/Black Handle Lanyard Knife 387 $11.88 |
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10″ Wood handle Bayonet full tang blade Bowie Hunting knife Fixed Blade 47-10 $0.96 |
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New One Small Brushed Stainless Handle Pocket Folding EDC Knife B768 Gifts $0.87 |
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Blackjack 1-7 Knife Effingham,IL U.S.A. Rare Dymar Handle $600.00 |
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VINTAGE MAPLE WOODEN HANDLED STAINLESS STEEL KNIFE SET WITH CASE NIB $27.20 |
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9″ THROWING AXE TOMAHAWK w/ SHEATH SURVIVAL TACTICAL HATCHET Knife WOOD HANDLE $4.98 |
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SCHRADE USA SHARPFINGER SKINNER BLACK WOOD HANDLE KNIFE 152OT NEW 502SC $34.99 |
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CUSTOM BUCK KNIFE 500 DUKE**1 OF 150 MADE** NIB**FINGER GROOVED BONE HANDLES* $209.95 |
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MTECH Knives Linerlock Folder 3 3/4″ Close 440 Camo Blade & Handle Knife 396 $12.50 |
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NICE WALLACE CAKE KNIFE STERLING SILVER HANDLE $15.00 |
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Genuine Fixed Blade Heavy Duty 100% Damascus Knife Bone Handle Leather Sheath $59.89 |
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RADA SERRATEDSTEAK KNIFE R-105 AL HANDLE OR W-205 BLK H $5.95 |
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MTECH Knives Linerlock Folder 4 1/2″ Closed Black Blade Camo Handle Knife 399 $12.82 |
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Vintage Sterling Silver Handled 12 ½” Brides Cake Knife Ornate Carved Handle $29.00 |
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Solid Browning Folding Pocket hunting Knife Wood Handle Camping Fishing Tool $0.99 |
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MELODY-MELODY 8 1/2″ FLAT HANDLE KNIFE-SILVERPLATE=2164 $13.99 |
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Large lot of Vintage Kitchen Knives Wood Handles and more $2.99 |
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Victorinox 14″ Slicing Knife w/ Fibrox Handle $48.69 |
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12″ White Handle Chef Knife $26.55 |
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VICTORINOX CLEAR HANDLE- MULTI KNIFE $8.55 |
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Cheeta Spring Assist Pocket Knife with Faux Abalone Handle BF2634 NIB $9.89 |
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Victorinox 6″ Stiff Wide Boning Knife w/ Fibrox Handle $31.95 |
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12 Pouch Knife Roll with Handle $43.76 |
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Victorinox 10 1/4″ Wavy Edge Bread Knife with Fibrox Handle $44.37 |
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GERBER 2007 Limited Collectors Edition Stag Handle Knife Set $39.95 |
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SOG Knife Twitch II TWI-98 Grey Aluminum Handle AUS-8 Plain Edge Assisted USA $40.37 |
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Steak Knife w/ Hollow Handle 12/Box $45.92 |
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MTECH Knives Linerlock 4 3/4″ Closed Digital Camo Blade & Handle Knife 401CA $14.72 |
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Spyderco Sage 2 Titanium Handle Knife Frame Lock C123TIP NEW $169.99 |
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NICE TOWLE CAKE KNIFE STERLING SILVER HANDLE $15.00 |
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Custom Sawmill Brand 1095HC Large Fixed Blade Full Tang Rosewood Handle Knives $17.99 |
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WINCHESTER PLAIN LOCKBACK BLADE KNIFE W/ WOOD HANDLES $5.12 |
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8″ Assisted Assist open fast wood handle Knife Stiletto Blade 109BPK $0.98 |
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ANTIQUE MAYA SERPENTINE STONE ENGRAVED HANDLE WOOD KNIFE SHAPE OPENER $25.00 |
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SPYDERCO POLICE 3 G10 HANDLE SERRATED EDGE FOLDING KNIFE C07GS3 NEW $154.99 |
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Vintage Barlow 493 Folding Knife Boker Tree Brand Delrin Handle Pocket Knife $24.95 |
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GORHAM “POPPY” STERLING HANDLE BOLSTER KNIFE~1894 $40.00 |
Folding Knives – Collecting the Natural Material Handle Knives
Folding knife collecting is a passion. Deciding on what types of collect knife can be a daunting question. Collecting folding knife with natural materials handlers are a great start because of the wide range of choice, availability, cost, and functionality.
Range of Natural Materials
The main natural material for knife handles Stag, Bone, Horn, Wood, Burl, and to a much lesser extent but are generally well known material shells, Mother of Pearl and abalone.
Stag, sometimes called India Stag antlers are shed from the Sambar deer or Chital. Stag also comes from domestic sources, White Tail Deer, Elk, and Moose which is likely to continue in light of the rising cost of India Stag. Stag can be done with a high or buffing process can be dyed to stunning effect.
Bone usually comes from the shin bones of cattle. Bone stands up well under regular use, dyes easily with a myriad of colors and often come jigged. Jigging is a mechanical process that cliff out pieces of bone in different but often unique pattern. By far, bone is the most common popular using natural materials.
Natural horn is a very rugged and unique material. Natural horn comes from Impala and domestically from Buffalo and Rams. It has a rather rustic look and after many years of service started to crack.
Wooden handles come from a multitude of hardwoods. Maple, birch, Cocobolo and many others have successfully created the handle can stand up to years of hard use. Burls which is not a particular type of wood but was created from abnormal tree growth is very tough and comes with unlimited natural design. Burls are prized for their natural beauty, above and beyond any particular wood.
Mother of Pearl and abalone shells are natural materials. Mother of Pearl had come from mollusks. It is usually white in color with hues The iridescent purple, green, pink and yellow. Abalone came from the sea snail shells and offer a Iridescent range of colors from pink to blue, green and silver. The same materials are pricy and do not tolerate rough use. They tend to crack and break if dropped on a hard surface. Still, they are beautiful to look at and make great display pieces.
Availability and Cost
Stag, Bone and Wood handles have been around for century prosperity. They are still the most popular materials used in the creation of folding and fixed blade knives. For the beginning collector, this is good news as many These can be purchased for less than $ 30 in auctions like E-Bay and a discerning eye can help you find some real bargains; cost far less than their value. If the new knife is your passion be prepared to spend from $ 50 to $ 300 for some of the resources available.
Collectability and functionality
There's so many choices, you do not have to be rich to achieve a folding knife collection that you enjoy having and displaying others. Take the time to look for favorite folding knife, the study of your knife personal choices and engage in the collection on a budget in mind. At the time, you can amass a lot of good knives. Display them, store them and treat them with care and they will easily last for years. Think about it. What other types of collections can fit your budget, do not clutter up your house and boast not only beauty but also of practical tasks? Enjoy your passion and happy hunting!
About the Author
Samuel is a resident of the Mt. Hood Region of Oregon. He is an active hiker, camper, flat water kayaker, writer and photographer. Knife collecting is one of his many passions. His website Folding Knives Depot offers brand name folding knives including Buck, Columbia River Knife and Tool (CRKT), Gerber, Kershaw, SOG, Spyderco as well as Leatherman Multi Tools for the outdoor enthusiast. You may copy or distribute this entire article only. Inclusion of author’s name and copyright is mandatory.
Ray Mears / How to Handle a Knife
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