Help me identify this handle material

[cubegleamer]

Hi guys, A customer has asked me to fix a steak knife that he received as a wedding present from his late father. The knife is part of a set. One of the scales was destroyed in the dishwasher. I'm having trouble identifying the type of wood that was used on the handle. Any ideas?

 

[cubegleamer]

I forgot to mention that there is no maker's mark on this knife.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

It is cutlery plywood. Sometimes referred to as "woodcarta".

Dishwashers destroy more knife handles than people would believe.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Laminated wood/Pakkawood/Dymondwood.
It's cut sideways, to expose the laminations.

 

[cubegleamer]

Thanks!