DRY Padauk Wood Block for Chef Knife Handles - 25x30x140 (CHFPADAUK)

DRY Padauk Wood Block for Chef Knife Handles - 25x30x140

A block sized specifically for Japanese style chef knife handles. At 25 x 30 mm (1.0 x 1.2 in) in section it is close to the finished dimensions of a wa handle, so there is very little wood to remove — you are shaping, not hogging material away.

Deep red straight from the block, with no dye involved — the most vivid natural colour of any hardwood we carry. Dimensionally stable and it polishes to a glassy surface with very little work.

Note that padauk oxidises over months toward a darker burgundy. Many makers prefer the aged tone; a UV-blocking finish slows it down.

Also works for puukko handles and pen blanks. The 140 mm (5.5 in) length covers a full size chef handle with room to trim, and the square-ish section drills cleanly for a hidden tang.

Each piece is selected, cut and sanded by hand so the grain is visible before you start. Air dried and stable, ready to work.

Specifications
Species : Padauk
Drying : Air dried
Dimensions : 25 x 30 x 140 mm (1.0 x 1.2 x 5.5 in)
Contents : 1 solid block

Dispatched via UPS Express — European orders land in 1-3 business days, American orders in 2-5.