Handle material poll

[SVanderkolff]

Lets do a poll. What handle material do you think would work best with this knife? The blade is Matt Walker damascus so will end up being very dark with very clear markings. I have not decided on a bolster but will probably go with more of the Walker damascus , therefore also dark. The knife is just over 7 1/2 " long open and 4" closed. Let me know you choices for handle and why.
Thanks
Steve

 

[SBuzek]

Black lip MOP
Stan

 

[sharpeknives]

Sperm Whale tooth would be awsome.

 

[SVanderkolff]

Okay, I give up, What does sperm Whale tooth look like.
Steve

 

[Paul Savage]

Steve I think a knarly (not smooth but textured) pc. of dark black and blue mammoth ivory with some light highlights would do this knife proud. I got a beautiful pc. from Don Hanson at the blade show for a knife that I am going to do for myself (now theres an original idea). Paul

 

[gixxer]

Blacklip MOP goes awesome with dark steel.

 

[J. Doyle]

I'll say mother of pearl too but I'll vote for white.

I've always liked how white pearl looks with dark damascus.

 

[cdent]

I'd think plain dark mammoth would look good. Premium natural material that wouldn't clash with a showy pattern welded blade. Might work decent for a gents folder. The right stag or mop scales would look good too. I don't care for boldly patterned scales that don't compliment boldly pattered steel. Nice classic lines on your folder.

Take care, Craig

 

[Robert Mayo]

Okay, I give up, What does sperm Whale tooth look like.
Steve

Steve these are sperm whale teeth but i think Pauls idea would look awseome.
Regardless of what you choose i'm sure it will be a beautifull knife!

Bob

 

[NStricker]

I voted for stag. The handle shape reminds me of the old Remington bullet knives, and stag or jigged bone just seems to fit.