Slim Paddle — Poplar

Controlled speed, sharper handling, cleaner lines. The Poplar Slim Paddle narrows the SSB paddle profile to 16 × 3 inches, creating a leaner piece with less visual mass and a faster, more precise character in the hand.

Poplar brings light neutral color with subtle tonal movement. On this profile, the finished piece reads as restrained, practical, and form-first. Every board is naturally different, so grain direction, color depth, figure, and tonal variation will vary from the photographed example. That variation is part of the material and part of the finished tool.

Details

• Profile: Slim Paddle
• Size: 16 × 3 inches
• Wood: Poplar
• Finish: satin oil
• Construction: shaped, sanded, finished, and inspected by hand

Make It Yours

Available engraving, leather work, edge treatments, drilled patterns, surface treatments, hardware, and other offered upgrades can be added through the SSB Tool Builder. The wood remains the visual foundation; the final details are yours to direct.

Ownership Standard

Adult discipline tool. Inspect before use. Handle only with consent, competence, and control. Store dry, clean after use, and retire the tool from service if its structure is ever compromised.