We hand make our handles using Dymondwood® which is a dyed, resin impregnated, pressurized, laminate hardwood. The wood is heated in a vacuum and the air and natural oils replaced with the colors you see. The wood is then layered and bonded with a phenolic resin under tremendous pressure. The process creates large blocks of wood that are four times stronger than hardwood, water proof and fire resistant. We then cut and shape the wood to create the beautiful handles you see.