Architect Knives brings you a higher tier of knife handle scales. Creating fixed blade knife handles from G10, Micarta, AmeraGrip or various woods, we work exclusively with CNC milling machines. We use these high-quality laminated materials for their superior customizability and durability and because users love them. Start building your blade here!
All AK Blades, Handles, Sheaths, and 98%
of our Accessories are made In The USA.
Industry-leading unconditional Transferable
Warranty. If you break it, we’ll either refund or
replace it and pay shipping.
The Architect Knives buying experience is unlike
any other; these quality knives will last and can
be passed down to the next generation.
A knife’s handle scales are as important to the user as its blade. It’s in the grip that the user, whether on a construction site or in the bush, connects with the tool. Some experience a strong connection with Micarta’s legendary tactility. Others mesh with the nonporous G10, AmeraGrip or wood options. Whatever you select in terms of material, the perfect fixed blade knife handle for your knife, built your way, is right here at Architect Knives.
Architect Knives connects you to a family-run source of custom knives, focused on providing freedom of choice, value for money, and gratifying quality. To that, we add customer-focused service that honors your business. Visit our Knife BUILDERS tool to start building your blade or check out our knife care kits. Questions? Ideas? Suggestions? Let us know! Architect Knives gets you your knife, your way.
Micarta and G10 are both synthetic, laminated materials. That means they’re created from layers of various things like paper and plastics. Nonporous G10 knife handle scales are made from layers of epoxy and fiberglass, while Micarta is made from similar materials but with organics like paper and cloth added. Micarta does absorb moisture, but G10 is impervious to moisture, making it better for food prep and more.
Don’t ever forget to dry and properly clean your knife handle every time you use your knife. Thoroughly dry the handle scales, and properly store your knife in an EDC knife sheath. This is especially important with a Micarta handle. Because Micarta is more tactile, it’s also slightly porous. Keep it dry!
While some use the terms interchangeably, they’re not strictly the same thing. A knife handle is how the blade is held comfortably in the hand. Handle scales add rounded contouring and a texturized grip to your knife, making the handle itself more comfortable and customized to fit the hand.
Shipping Paused Until 9/20/25 during move to new warehouse (will ship sooner if possible).
