Next knife project - Advice requested

[i4Marc]

That knife is something to be proud of. Very nicely done.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

That knife is something to be proud of. Very nicely done.

TY sir. Much appreciated.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

I have a question I hope to get a good answer on soon. I'm about ready to put bolsters on another knife with this design.
I used brass bolsters on the last and didn't really like the brass I used.
I'm planning now on Desert Ironwood scales with the macassar ebony for bolsters.
My question is this, the ironwood grain will run with the length of the handle. Would it be a cardinal sin to run the grain of the ebony with the 45ish back-sweep of the plunge?
Sort of like this:

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I like the idea of it, but I really don't want to mess this knife up. It's coming out nice.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

That would be OK if you want the contrast.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

I finished up the Ironwood and Ebony bolster version. I'm pretty happy with it, although I got a slight misalignment on the top of the bolster joint. 3rd knife done and sold.

 

[HSC ///]

looks great, nice contrast of the bolster/handle

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Good use of contrast to draw the eye to a nice feature.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

Thanks H, Stacy. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[Brock Cutlery]

This is one of the blades I sent to HT without drilling the handle for pins. :|
I decided to give a Wa handle a shot. So this is my first attempt.

Center is Macassar ebony, followed by Manzanita liners, with desert ironwood scales.
bolster (is that the right term for the wa handle?) is manzanita.

I know most folks use synthetic liners. Is there any issue using wood liners?

 

[Hengelo_77]

sweet, I like it with those lines.
I use a self made kitchenknife here without a pin.
It has been in use e few years without any problems

 

[Daniel Rohde]

I love it!! great job!