Mexican Cocobolo is one of the world's most prized exotic hardwoods and a favorite among custom knife makers, gunsmiths, and woodworkers who demand exceptional beauty and performance. A true rosewood, Cocobolo is renowned for its outstanding hardness, natural density, and remarkable durability, making it an ideal material for knife handles, gun grips, and other heirloom-quality projects.
Each Mexican Cocobolo handle block showcases dramatic natural figure with rich color variations that may include deep orange, golden yellow, burnt red, chocolate brown, and nearly black streaks. As the wood is worked and finished, these vibrant colors become even more pronounced, producing a striking handle with a natural luster that can be polished to a smooth, glass-like finish.
The block format offers outstanding versatility for custom makers. Use the block as a solid piece for hidden tang knives or cut it into multiple book-matched handle scale sets for full tang builds. Cocobolo machines cleanly with sharp tools and rewards careful craftsmanship with an exceptionally durable finished product that resists moisture and stands up well to years of use.
Because Cocobolo is a naturally oily hardwood, it glues well when properly prepared and finishes beautifully with minimal effort. Due to the natural oils and fine dust produced during machining, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment is strongly recommended.
Every block is individually selected for its outstanding figure and character. Since wood is a natural material, no two blocks are exactly alike. The photographs shown for each variation are of the actual block you will receive, allowing you to choose the exact piece that best fits your project.
Whether you're crafting a custom hunting knife, kitchen knife, collector's piece, firearm grips, or another fine woodworking project, Mexican Cocobolo delivers the beauty, strength, and long-lasting performance that custom makers have trusted for generations.
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Mexican Cocobolo Wood
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Handle Block
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Dimensions:
5.00 x 1.50 x 1.25 inches
Sold As:
One Handle Block (yields multiple scale sets)
