The Olive Wood Knife Handle: A One-of-a-Kind Grip for Quality and Style
Olive wood turns every knife handle into a one-off — warm to the touch, easy to grip and naturally hard-wearing. Here's why the wood suits kitchen knives so well, and how to look after it.
Why Olive Wood?
Olive wood is dense and hard, so it stands up well to everyday wear, and it's naturally a little water-resistant. Its striking grain, in warm gold and brown tones, makes every handle one of a kind — no two pieces are ever quite the same. Take a look at our olive wood kitchen utensils.
Easy to Grip, Comfortable in the Hand
The wood's fine grain gives you a secure hold, even with slightly damp hands — a real advantage when you're working with a sharp blade. The handle feels warm and well-balanced in the hand, which makes cutting that bit more pleasant.
Reclaimed Wood from Old Olive Trees
Our olive wood comes from trees that have stopped bearing fruit, so no tree is felled purely to make a handle — the wood gets a meaningful second use, full of character.
Care: Quick but Important
Knives with an olive wood handle shouldn't go in the dishwasher — heat, moisture and harsh detergents dry the wood out and can cause it to crack. Wash it by hand instead, dry it straight away, and rub a little food-safe oil into the handle every so often. That keeps the wood supple and looking good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not put it in the dishwasher? Heat and moisture dry the wood out and can cause cracking — washing by hand keeps it looking its best.
How do I look after an olive wood handle? Wash it by hand, dry it straight away, and rub in a little food-safe oil now and then.
Is every handle different? Yes — the grain is unique, so every knife is one of a kind.
Where does the olive wood come from? From trees that no longer bear fruit, so it gets a meaningful second use rather than going to waste.
Can the wood handle moisture? Briefly, yes — but not prolonged wet conditions. Dry it after washing.
What oil should I use on the handle? A flavourless food-safe oil. Find more knives with an olive wood handle in our knife collection.
