The handle

Discover the exclusive category of knife handle materials on Mercorne.co.uk, dedicated to European, and perhaps even worldwide, fine cutlery. We are proud to present an exceptional range of materials carefully selected to meet the needs of knife makers. With over 30 years of experience, Mercorne has created unique materials such as stabilized wood, inclusions and composites.

0Explore our collection of over 300 materials from around the world. You'll find exquisite natural woods, stabilized species, rare mammoth ivory, magnificent horns and tusks, innovative composites, shimmering minerals, elegant deer and authentic bones. In addition, we regularly offer ephemeral collections to give you even more choice.

Let yourself be seduced by our exceptional know-how and our incomparable quality materials. Whether you are a passionate craftsman or an avid collector, you will find at Mercorne the ideal material to create unique and extraordinary knife handles. Turn your creations into works of art by choosing from our vast selection of cutlery materials.

Natural wood

Natural wood is widely used in cutlery to create knife sleeves. It offers a warm and unique aesthetic thanks to its varied texture and nuances. In addition to being...

Wood stabilized

A stabilized wooden handle offers the beauty of wood and the resistance of a resin. Stabilized wood is a wood that is saturated with colourless or coloured synthetic...

Horns and defences

Horns and defenses are natural materials that have long been used in the manufacture of quality knives. The animals most commonly used for their horns and defences are...

Natural and stabilized bones

The use of bone in cutlery goes back thousands of years. In ancient times, artisans used animal bones as a material to make knife handles and other tools. The bone was...

Exceptional pieces

You are looking for a high quality fossil for your next creation, then you are at the right place, in this section find our most beautiful pieces according to arrival:...

Cervidae

Cervids are a family of mammals that includes deer, moose and reindeer. Among the various species of deer, European deer and sambar deer wood is often used in the...

Mammoth and fossils

Discover the timeless elegance of ivory and mammoth molar and other exceptional pieces. Prestigious materials offered by Mercorne.fr. Dive into the fascinating history of...

Mineral materials

Mineral materials are natural materials that are used in a wide variety of fields, including cutlery. Among these materials are the mother-of-pearl and aalone pellet,...

Composite materials

Discover the largest selection of composite materials in Europe. And even exclusivity because Mercornes since 2006 itself manufactures high quality resin-based materials,...

Compressed Paper - Natural Materials and 100% Recycled

Stock : 9
Environmentally friendly material , made from recycled paper fibres and phenolic resins. Used as kitchen worktop, bathroom countertop, wall...
€4.80

Rejon - Natural Plant Fibers and Resin / Unique Textures

Stock : 57
Durable material: The Rejon Stripes is an innovative and durable material made from natural plant fibres and high quality resin, making it an...
€6.50 -20% €5.20

Striped acrylic - low price for cutlery and craft

Stock : 23
Resistant and durable: This striated acrylic plate is resistant to scratches, wear and impact Easy to use: The acrylic plate is easy to...
€14.90

Zebu Horn Hollow Plate - West Africa - Variable Colors

Stock : 16
Variable thickness : tolerance +/-1.5mm Hot thermoformable Wide variety of colors  Lightness of the product  "Living" material,...
€11.00

Buffalo hide split leather from India in scales (x2)

Stock : 147
Noble material: India's black buffalo horn is an elegant and prestigious material Resistance: India's buffalo horn is very resistant and...
€6.00

Glitter Carbon Plate - By Mercorne

Stock : 21
Unique and Remarkable Material: Mercorne's carbon flake plate is a blend of carbon and flakes that creates an aesthetically pleasing and unique...
€19.90

Rounded White Camel Bone Handle India: (Plates x2)

Stock : 140
Unique material - The camel bone is a unique material for knife sleeves, offering an exotic appearance and a natural texture that distinguishes...
€11.00

Noble MOON - Metal Weave and Epoxy Resin

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Photo for information. All product measurements are expressed in millimetre (mm) The measurements shall be rounded to the lower...
€13.75 -20% €11.00

Noble WAVE - Metal Weave and Epoxy Resin

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Photo for information. All product measurements are expressed in millimetre (mm) The measurements shall be rounded to the lower...
€12.00 -20% €9.60

Dyed Camel Bone Handle in France (Plates x2)

Stock : 1
Colouring made in France for an intense color Camel bone from India More than 10 different colors for a wide choice easy to work and...
€10.50

Unidirectional black and colored carbon - No mesh

Stock : 49
Quality material: Unidirectional carbon is a quality material used in the manufacture of high-end knives for outstanding performance....
€15.00

Stabilized birch handle - multi-color / Raffir

Stock : 30
Stabilized birch is an ideal material for knife handles because of its hardness and resistance to moisture. The different colors and textures...
€29.00

Moon Aluminum - aluminum mesh and epoxy resin

Stock : 19
Photo for information. All product measurements are expressed in millimetre (mm) The measurements shall be rounded to the lower...
€10.00 -20% €8.00

Stabilized Mammoth Molar Handles Raffir - Black

Stock : 121
Durability: Stabilized mammoth molar is a very dense and hard material, which makes it extremely durable and able to withstand the wear and tear...
€69.00

Juma snake skin imitation - easy-to-work composites

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Juma - Discover a high-end composite material popular in cutlery and craftsmanship. Unique aesthetic aspect - Juma offers a variety of...
€17.50

Stabilized Poplar Burl Handle - Mercorne - Multiple Colors

Stock : 39
Many colors available  A stabilized piece of wood offers the natural patterns of wood and the mechanical properties of a composite material...
€18.00

Central and West African Wenge in Plates (x2)

Stock : 130
    Dim : 125306 mm
422818High-quality material: Wenge is a dense, durable exotic wood Natural aesthetics: The natural beauty of wenge makes it an aesthetic...
€4.00

Raw flattened ram crust handle - primitive look

Stock : 17
Very nice material Traditional" look (feeling of having a primitive knife) Great variety of colors Stock product : photos are for...
€15.00

Wave Aluminum - aluminum mesh and epoxy resin

Stock : 14
Photo for information. All product measurements are expressed in millimetre (mm) The measurements shall be rounded to the lower...
€12.00 -20% €9.60

Black Zebu Point Handle

Stock : 39
Hot thermoform Wide variety of colours Lightness of product Material "living", does not like water Risk of deformation with...
€9.00

Stabilized Plane Handles - Multi-Color - Easy to Work - Raffir

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Many colors available  A stabilized piece of wood offers the natural patterns of wood and the mechanical properties of a composite material...
€14.40

Noble Wasps' Nest - Metal Weave and Epoxy Resin

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Photo for information. All product measurements are expressed in millimetre (mm) The measurements shall be rounded to the lower...
€12.00 -20% €9.60

Zebu Blonde Point Handle - Elegance for Your Knife Handles

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
- Nigerian Authenticity: Our blond zebu points are sourced directly from Nigeria for unrivalled quality. - Cut by Mercorne in France :...
€25.00

Snakewood handle: exotic and noble wood

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Amourette is an exotic wood of high quality, very popular The density of the lover makes it a very durable material The lover is hard to...
€9.00

Whole zebu horn by the piece -

Stock : 22
Superior Quality: Selected for their exceptional strength and aesthetic quality. Impressive Size: Lengths ranging from 25 to 50 cm, ideal...
€19.00

European Deer Antler Handle

Stock : 29
Cervid woods, which renew each year, are dermal bones. It is an easy to work material that naturally has a pleasant grip.
€15.00

Stabilized Ash Burl Handle - Mercorne - Multiple Colors

Stock : 5
Many colors available  A stabilized piece of wood offers the natural patterns of wood and the mechanical properties of a composite material...
€19.40

Stabilized oak handle - Raffir

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Comments: High quality: stabilized oak is a material of choice Stability: thanks to its stabilization process, stabilized oak is a material...
€8.00

Brazilian Peroba for Artisans and Cutlers in Plates (x2)

Stock : 39
Exceptional resistance: peroba, also known as Brazilian Iron Wood Ease of work: despite its density, the Peroba is relatively easy to work...
€5.00

Camouflage - Made in France - 6 different colors for set

Stock : 5
In order to offer you the most attractive prices, this product is not sold polished. Photo for reference only. All product measurements are...
€12.00

Honeycomb - 3 Shades - Made by Mercorne in France

Stock : 2
This is a stock product, so photos are illustrations.  About the material: The honeycomb demonstrates once again what imagination and resins...
€13.00

Stag horn handle - dark stained - coloring done in France

Stock : 36
Heart coloring guarantee- Mercorne skills Antlers, which are renewed every year, are dermal bones. It is an easy to work with material...
€19.00

Black carbon fiber - decorative (limited series)

Stock : 35
Why carbon "fanatise"? This new carbon is composed of several types of carbon gases, agglomerated between them by resin which gives a pattern on...
€15.00

Ziricote Handle

Stock : 46
Unique aesthetics : spectacular grain with contrasting patterns, perfect for exceptional pieces. Density and strength : A hard, dense...
€7.30

SUPER Elforyn Plate - Synthetic Ivory with "Schreber Line"

Stock : 1
Elforyn is designed to replace ivory: grain, colour and patterns. Perfect for precision work: "scrimshaw". Elforyn - Discover an ethical...
€28.00

Included Abalone Plate: Pacific

Stock : 33
When abalone is incorporated into resin, a captivating composite material is created, combining the natural beauty of abalone with the versatility...
€35.00

Stabilized birch handle: made in France - multi-color

Stock : 8
Stabilized birch is an ideal material for knife handles because of its hardness and resistance to moisture. The different colors and textures...
€25.00

Crushed black stabilized mammoth - Raffir

Stock : 56
    Dim : 127406 mm
At Mercorne we call it the "nougat" because its appearance is a great reminder of this confectionery. You want to work mammoth at an economic...
€20.00

Aubrac cow dung handle - peat-like appearance

Stock : 12
In order to offer you the most attractive prices, this product is not sold polished. Photo for information. Sold in handle, one handle consists...
€19.00

Woven and surface-colored carbon

Stock : 33
Outstanding performance: The woven carbon delivers superior cutting performance thanks to its hardness and strength, making it an ideal material...
€20.00

Stabilized birch block - multi-colored / by Raffir

Stock : 2
Stabilised birch is an ideal material for knife handles, thanks to its hardness and resistance to moisture. The different colours and textures...
€39.00

Stabilized multi-colored beech block - Raffir

Stock : 7
Increased stability: through a stabilization process, beech is more durable and resistant than natural wood for use in knife handles. Wear...
€37.00

Forged Damascus Carbon Plate – Elite

Stock : 6
High quality: Made from high quality damas carbon, this plate is solid, lightweight and durable for long-term use. Unique design: The...
€17.00

Flattened Ram’s Horn Tip

Stock : 23
The flattened ram horn tip is a noble natural material, specially designed for artisans and creators looking for an exceptional material....
€16.00

Wasp's Nest Aluminum - aluminum mesh and epoxy resin

Stock : 4
Photo for information. All product measurements are expressed in millimetre (mm) The measurements shall be rounded to the lower...
€10.00 -20% €8.00

Lot of white mother-of-pearl offcuts

Stock : 19
Reflets Iridescents : Captivating natural colours for unique creations. Robust material : Ideal for durable, high-quality pieces....
€15.00

Virginia juniper blocks and handles

Stock : 16
Latin name: Juniperus virginiana Other names: Virginian pencil cedar, eastern red cedar, juniper, red cedar The heartwood is light...
€5.90

Lot of 5 European deer antlers (10 to 15 cm)

Stock : 39
23European deer antler from stag is a precious and versatile material, highly prized in top-of-the-range crafts. The andouiller from stag is...
€13.50

Damascus carbon - Large fragment of carbon in epoxy resin

Stock : 25
High quality: Made from high quality damas carbon, this plate is solid, lightweight and durable for long-term use. Unique design: The...
€34.00

Walnut Handles - Natural Wood

Stock : 38
Get exceptional walnut pads for your kitchen knives or cutlery projects thanks to our special two-piece offer. Walnut is a naturally durable...
€3.00

"Hippo" Buckeye block

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
€5.50

Reconstituted Stone: Black Turquoise

Stock : 5
Reconstituted stone - Discover an innovative composite material combining semi-precious stone powders and resin for unique creations....
€38.20

Central and West African Wenge in Blocks

Stock : 35
High quality material: Wenge is a dense and durable exotic wood Natural aesthetics: The natural beauty of wenge makes it an aesthetic...
€4.60

Stabilized poplar burl block - Mercorne - Multiple colors

Stock : 1
Visual Excellence: Stabilized poplar burl blocks feature a unique grain pattern and visual shimmer thanks to the burl, offering exceptional...
€35.00

Included Abalone Plate: Atlantic

Stock : 4
When abalone is incorporated into resin, a captivating composite material is created, combining the natural beauty of abalone with the versatility...
€35.00

Stabilized Laurel Burl Handle

Stock : 34
In order to offer you the most attractive prices, this product is not sold polished. Photo for information. All product measurements are...
€18.80

Grandiose Olive Ash Burl Handle

Stock : 28
Give your knife a high-end finish with our grandiose olive ash burl handle, a naturally resistant and elegant material. Each handle is made...
€11.00

Stabilized Mammoth Molar Handles Raffir - Brown

Stock : 23
Sustainability: The stabilized mammoth molars are very resistant and can last a long time without degradation, making it an ideal material for...
€134.00

Calceon - by RAFFIR - Natural beauty forged under water

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Calceon™ is an innovative material resulting from a unique fusion of natural calcite formations, originating from ancient hot springs, stabilized...
€29.00

African Palm in Plates (x2) for Artisan

Stock : 10
Natural beauty: African palm blocks have a unique natural color ranging from light to dark brown Source : The palm blocks of Africa...
€9.50

Juniper scales (x2) for knife making and designers

Stock : 16
Traditional material for making knives, cade or juniper is appreciated for its hardness and stability. Cade or juniper pads are available in...
€3.90

Lot of 10 European deer antlers (under 10 cm)

Stock : 30
32European deer antler from stag is a precious and versatile material, highly prized in top-of-the-range crafts. The andouiller from stag is...
€9.60

G10 Carbon - Mixed carbon and glass fibers

Stock : 27
Resistance: The G10 carbon is extremely resistant and rigid, making it a popular choice for knife handles, tool handles and other parts with...
€15.00

Storm Carbon - Quality and Aesthetics - Fat Carbon

Stock : 1
Homogenous over all its thickness, offering a uniform appearance. Excellent machining properties for drilling, milling, grinding and...
€19.40

Stabilized Mammoth Molar Handles Raffir - Blue

Stock : 5
Sustainability: The stabilized mammoth molars are very resistant and can last a long time without degradation, making it an ideal material for...
€134.00

Juma camouflage - easy-to-work composites

Stock : 3
Juma - Discover a high-end composite material popular in cutlery and craftsmanship. Unique aesthetic aspect - Juma offers a variety of...
€30.50

Olive Ash burl block - Grandiose burl

Stock : 15
Give your knife a high-end finish with our grandiose olive ash burl handle, a naturally resistant and elegant material. Each handle is made...
€20.00

Stabilized Laurel burl block

Stock : 27
Laurel wood, known for its magnificent burl, is renowned for its strength and durability. This exceptional wood offers a fine texture and...
€30.00

Fireworks - brown

Stock : 20
€19.00 -30% €13.30

Sipo Wasps Nest - Limited Edition (Handles)

Stock : 26
African origin: Sipo, or Etandrophragma Utile, is native to Africa. It is widely distributed in the region, particularly in Cameroon, where it...
€25.00

Stabilized palm wood block - Made in France

Stock : 6
new method of stabilization, better homogeneity between resin and wood product invented, stabilized and cut in France (100% made in France)...
€25.00

Reconstituted Stone: White Turquoise

Stock : 5
Reconstituted stone - Discover an innovative composite material combining semi-precious stone powders and resin for unique creations....
€25.00

Lot of 4 European deer antlers (over 15 cm)

Stock : 24
The European deer stag is a precious and versatile material, popular in high-end craftsmanship. The deer antler is the rowing located at the...
€19.00

Flattened blesbok horn handles

Stock : 6
Discover our flattened blesbok horn handles, a unique material from the Damaliscus pygargus antelope of South Africa, prized by knife makers for...
€27.00

Included Abalone Plate: Blue Pacific

Stock : 1
Incorporating abalone into resin creates a captivating composite material, combining the natural beauty of abalone with the versatility of resin....
€125.00

1kg lot of ebony offcuts

Stock : 21
Our wood falls come from our wood cutting business. The dimensions of these falls vary, but they are not suitable for making knife sleeves. Our...
€9.00

juniper or juniper wood chunks (natural moth repellent)

Stock : 6
In order to offer you the most attractive prices, this product is not sold polished. Photo for information. Sold individually at 4€ and by two...
€7.00

Mammoth Handles Fusion by Raffir - Natural

Stock : 9
Scientific name: Mammothus primigenius. Origin: Denmark (stabilization and colouring). Colour: white, black and brown. Comments: Mammoth...
€135.00

Stabilized birch handle khaki

Stock : 2
Stock announcement Non-contractual photo
€17.00

Sipo Wasps Nest - Limited Edition (Blocks)

Stock : 20
    Dim : 1254030 mm
African origin: Sipo, or Etandrophragma Utile, is native to Africa. It is widely distributed in the region, particularly in Cameroon, where it...
€29.00

Handle of the Walnut burl stabilized - Made in France

Stock : 12
Exceptional quality: our burl of the walnut stabilized is made from the highest quality wood Rareness of product: the burl of the walnut...
€29.00

African Palm in Blocks

Stock : 20
Natural beauty: African palm blocks have a unique natural color ranging from light to dark brown Source : The palm blocks of Africa...
€16.50

Stabilized off cut spalted beech block - Made in France

Stock : 13
Wood "heated" with beautiful drawings wood stabilized with very good mechanical property Very easy to cut and work with wood tools...
€27.00

Tight black lace inclusion

Stock : 8
Easy to work with and dishwasher safe.Transparency is guaranteed by the use of polymethyl methacrylate, also known as “acrylic glass”.
€12.00

Stabilized Mammoth Pulp Handle Raffir

Stock : 8
The mammoth pulp is the inner part of the defence that is stabilized/refused. Stabilization is carried out by Raffir. Mammoth's defenses aren't...
€69.00

Reconstituted Stone: Malachite

Stock : 12
Reconstituted stone - Discover an innovative composite material combining semi-precious stone powders and resin for unique creations....
€45.00

Included Abalone Plate: Red Atlantic

Stock : 10
Incorporating abalone into resin creates a captivating composite material, combining the natural beauty of abalone with the versatility of resin....
€35.00

Real amboyna handle - pleasant smell

Stock : 6
Estética Excepcional: La madera de amboyna es conocida por su grano rico y complejo, junto con una paleta de colores cálidos que varía desde el...
€15.00

1kg lot of purple rosewood offcuts - OW Pre Cop17

Stock : 18
Our wood falls come from our wood cutting business. The dimensions of these falls vary, but they are not suitable for making knife sleeves. Our...
€9.20

Stabilized Zebra Tibia - Multi-color - South Africa

Stock : 6
Dimensions : Length 190 mm / diameter 20-30 mm (average) Unique Zebra Aesthetics:   Exceptional Stability: Thanks to the advanced...
€46.00

Dark Matter carbon - quality and aesthetics - Fat Carbon

Stock : 13
Homogenous over all its thickness, offering a uniform appearance. Excellent machining properties for drilling, milling, grinding and...
€28.00

Batch of cade burl offcuts (1kg)

Stock : 17
Our wood falls come from our wood cutting business. The dimensions of these falls vary, but they are not suitable for making knife sleeves. Our...
€7.20

Reconstituted Stone: Silver Onyx

Stock : 1
Reconstituted stone - Discover an innovative composite material combining semi-precious stone powders and resin for unique creations....
€40.00

Included White Mother of Pearl Plate

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Characteristics : Authenticity: Mother-of-pearl inclusions create changing light sets and reflections for a striking visual effect....
€125.00

Handle of stabilized morta (fossilized wood) - Raffir

Stock : 16
Latin name: Quercus robur Morta is a fossilized wood found in an anoxic zone. An anoxic zone is a decrease in oxygen in a medium (sediment,...
€19.00

XXL black zebu horn tip for cutlery making

Stock : 16
Resistance: The zebu tip is known for its resistance, making it a popular material for creating knife sleeves and other cutlery tools....
€12.00

Warthog tusk

Stock : 3
€45.00

Flattened and planed ram horn handle - primitive look

Stock : 13
Very nice material Traditional" look (feeling of having a primitive knife) Great variety of colors Stock product : photos are for...
€23.00

Flexible and durable French ash block - Economical price

Stock : 15
Flexible and resistant materials Ash of French origin, cut in our workshop in Lozere. In order to offer you the most attractive prices,...
€4.20

Stabilized Buckeye block - Easy to work - Made in France

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Natural Material: Made from chestnut burl, an exotic wood renowned for its distinctive patterns. Stabilized for Durability: The blocks...
€39.60

Olive Ash block

Stock : 3
Give your knife a high-end finish with our grandiose olive ash burl handle, a naturally resistant and elegant material. Each handle is made...
€12.50

Stabilized walnut handle - Made in France

Stock : 0 (Victime de son succès)
Exceptional quality: our stabilized walnut magnifier is made from the highest quality wood Rareness of product: stabilized walnut magnifier...
€15.00

Abalone plaque included: Green Atlantic

Stock : 11
When abalone is incorporated into resin, a captivating composite material is created, combining the natural beauty of abalone with the versatility...
€35.00

Natural beech burl handle

Stock : 15
Product Description Beech burl ( Fagus sylvatica ) is an extremely rare and sought-after wood, prized for its unique beauty and exceptional...
€17.00

100% Reconstituted Abalone Plate

Stock : 1
Magnificent iridescent reflections! This product is made up of two layers of abalone (0.2 mm thick) separated by approximately 4.8 mm of resin.
€645.00