Wood Type: Purpleheart
Dimensions: 5x2x0.25
Finish: Drum sanded to 220 grit
Stabilized: Yes
Stabilization: Infused with Cactus Juice resin under vacuum and heat to improve moisture resistance, reduce movement, and increase durability.
This listing is for one pair of stabilized purpleheart knife scales. The picture above is a sample, not the exact pair.
Dimensions: 5" × 2" × 1/4"
Finish: Drum sanded to 220 grit (thickness held within ±0.005")
Species: purpleheart
Condition: Vacuum stabilized and ready for use
These scales have been vacuum stabilized with Cactus Juice to improve durability and dimensional stability. They will not swell or shrink, do not bleed oil when finished, and machine cleanly without tear-out.
Each pair features a unique natural grain pattern—no two sets are the same. Scales arrive flat, stable, and ready to be shaped and installed on your knife.
Purpleheart — vivid natural purple heartwood from Central and South America that deepens to a rich brown-purple over time with light exposure. Exceptionally hard and rot-resistant with no stabilization needed. One of the most distinctive colors available in natural hardwood.
Sized to fit most full-tang knife blanks — glue, pin, and shape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions of Stabilized Purpleheart Knife Scales Handle Blanks Pair 5x2x0.25 Knifemaking?
These scales measure 5x2x0.25. Standard scale pairs fit the vast majority of full-tang knife blanks.
How are knife scales attached to a blade?
Drill matching pin holes through the tang and scales, apply two-part epoxy, and pin with stainless or brass rod. Clamp until fully cured (24 hours for most epoxies), then shape, sand, and finish.
What finish works best on exotic wood knife scales?
CA glue (cyanoacrylate) builds a hard, glass-smooth surface that enhances figure. Tru-Oil gives a softer, hand-rubbed result with good depth. Stabilized scales are less porous than raw wood — thinner coats work better than flooding the surface.
Do you offer free shipping?
Free shipping on all US orders of 2 or more pairs. Orders ship within 1 business day from Washington state via USPS.