GRADES OF HOUSE HANDLES
AA
What is AA Grade?
Experience the best in quality with our Grade AA wood striking tool handles. Crafted from premium hickory, Straight grain, free of knots and defects. These handles offer exceptional strength, durability, and a clear lacquer finish. The perfect choice for your tools, and other applications where both performance and aesthetics matter. Upgrade your projects with the finest wood handles available.
XX
What is XX Grade?
XX is our Agriculture Long Handles made out of Ash and Oak. These are the #1 quality that will suit everyone's needs. They are straight grain, free of knots and defects with a clear lacquer finish. Sturdy enough for the toughest jobs.
Hand Picked
Our Hand Picked, Premium handles are the best of the best assuring you proper grain orientation parallel to your axe blade and giving you minimal grain run out on any handle you choose.
FH
What is FH Grade?
Our Grade FH wood handles with a Flamed with clear lacquer finish offer reliable functionality at an affordable price. While they may have visible knots, or slight imperfections, they’re perfect for projects where appearance isn’t a top priority. Ideal for tools, farm equipment, and other practical applications, these handles get the job done without breaking the bank.Need a balance of durability and affordability? Our Grade FH wood handles are a solid choice for everyday use. While minor knots and blemishes may be present, they remain sturdy and dependable — perfect for tools, gardening equipment, and general-purpose applications.
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AA Grade Special Requests
Handpicked Handles - We will add $2.00 per handle to your order.
No Lacquer - We will add $0.50 per handle to your order.
Octagon - We will add $1.50 per handle to your order.
Note: The octagon shape is done by hand, not by machine, and therefore will not be perfect. Each octagon handle will vary and are non-refundable.
NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING AA GRADE HANDLES
All AA grade handles are shipped with complimentary wedges - if wedges are required. Not all handles require wedges and wedges only ship with handles that require them. They are not included in the price, they are simply a gift from House Handle for ordering our highest grade handles. Every care is taken on our end to ensure safe delivery to your destination. In the unfortunate event of shipping damage, complimentary wedges cannot be replaced for free if they are damaged in transit.
AA Grade
Select extra grade, heavy weight, all white, all red hickory and white oak, free of defects - with clear lacquer finish.
XX Grade
Select grade ash or oak - with clear lacquer finish.
FH Grade
Second grade ash or oak - flame tempered with clear lacquer finish.