Here are a few before final finishing, not the best light for pictures
Looks like a nice palm-filler to me. Nothing wrong with a chubby handle. It will make it more comfortable for prolonged use. If anything I'd say maybe round the edges off a bit more, which you probably already had planned in final finishing. But otherwise I wouldn't change a thing!
Thank's Phil, it's Cocobolo. What's your two cent's on the size of the handles? I think I need to remove 1/8" off the top (spine) and 1/8" off the belly. I have big hands, but I think it would look better and I wouldn't lose out ergonomically.
Anyone else feel free to give your thoughts?
Thanks Phil!