Knife Scales

[jolson]

How critical is it to stabilize knife scales? I am working on my first knife only to read where they should be stabilized. I didn't do that. How critical is it? And if it is, is there some really easy novice way to do that?

 

[gunfixrjoe]

It really depends on the wood. Some should be stabilized and some just don't need it. Best results are to have it done professionally or just buy already stabilized material.

 

[Hickory n steel]

What material is it ?