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Knife Handle Materials

Online Metals offers a wide variety of materials used for blade handles that include brass, bronze, copper, carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel silver, and titanium for everything from guards to pins and embellishments. These materials offer a soft and easily shapeable product with an aesthetic to make your blade look fantastic. We recommend buying material that is oversized from your finished handle.

 

Check Out Our Wide Range of Knife Steel Alloys: 1075, 1084, 1095, 15N20, 26C3,  440C, 80CRv2, AEB-L, A2, D2, O1, & W1

 

 

Relevant Knowledge Hub Resources: Bladesmithing for Beginners | Best Knife Steel for Bladesmithing | Guide to Knife Handle Materials

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5/32" x 12" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11843

5/32" x 12" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground -
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5/32" x 8" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11841

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5/32" Dia. Brass Round Rod 260 - 36" Long (5 Pieces) Part # mp-00000698

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5/32" Dia. Brass Round Rod 260 - 12" Long (1 Piece) Part # mp-00000702

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3/16" x 1/2" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11883

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3/16" x 3/4" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11884

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3/16" x 1 1/4" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11886

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3/16" x 1 1/2" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11887

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3/16" x 2" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11888

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3/16" x 1" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11885

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3/16" x 2 1/2" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11889

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3/16" x 3 1/2" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11891

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3/16" x 3" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11890

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3/16" x 5" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11893

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3/16" x 8" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11895

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3/16" x 10" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11896

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3/16" x 6" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11894

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3/16" x 4" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11892

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3/16" x 12" Carbon Steel Rectangle Bar 1018 Precision Ground Part # 11897

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3/16" Titanium Round Bar Grade 5 6AL-4V Part # 4619

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3/16" x 1/2" Stainless Rectangle Bar 304/304L Part # 4397

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3/16" x 3/4" Stainless Rectangle Bar 304/304L Part # 4398

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3/16" x 1" Stainless Rectangle Bar 304/304L Part # 4399

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3/16" x 1 1/2" Stainless Rectangle Bar 304/304L Part # 4401

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