Long handle wood

I just took delivery of a large cleaver (friggin huge). It is in great condition, but the handle needs some love. All my scales and blocks are 5 inches....Does anyone know where I can get longer pieces of wood? I need 17 inch length. (Would love to find some tiger maple for it).

 

look for wood turning blanks lots of options might check to see if you have a local exotic wood store (i have one about 25 miles from the house)
if you then want it stablizes call K@G knife supply to see if they can handle the length you have

 

http://www.rockler.com/wood/domestic-lumber/maple — no personal experience with them.

 

Turkishwalnut.net? Or something... Had it book marked at one time. Can't find it now.

 

I could help, I have some in this length. I think curly and masur birch, and some nice patterned curly maple, but the maple you'll probably want to send to stabilisation. Possibly i have some others as well.

 

Thank you for the replies gents. I actually came across someone who had some curly koa that I am going to use.

Hopefully I don't mess it up and end up with a reasonable handle.

 

Just saw this. Koa is always great For larger pieces, just ask, although I usually cut them to 10" max for stabilizing. Unstabilized, I have tons of stuff.

Stefan