Thread: Native wood for knife handles

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Originally Posted by SixtyTen

My favorite when I was making knives was Pohutukawa. Even when reasonably plain grained, it is quite nice looking. Its also hard as hell and stands up to use well. I made my personal hunting knife around 14 years ago and it has seen regular use and not a lot of care of the timber. Still looks near

Funny enough Sixty Ten I recognise that photo. The puriri wood handle knife I have is one of yours, still going strong and has had plenty of use. You make a great knife.

That's fantastic to hear, thanks. If it ever needs a spruce up, or repairs you know where to find me. Warranty still applies.

Pururi was another of my favorites. I got my hands on a large amount of exceptionally nicely figured and flamed Pururi and made a number of knives with it.