Thanks guys; that was a nice cigar. Been a while since I treated myself to a high quality smoke like that.

I'm thinking of either Walnut or Cocobo for the handle, and either staining it a nice dark cherry to enhance the Walnut, or a clear schlack (or something to that effect), to enhance the natural look of the Cocobo.

I have to figure out how I'm going to attach the scales as well; with a hollow or solid pin, or use a hidden bolt fastener. I'm looking at one of the knife kit websites to see what is available for me to use

I have a set of cobalt drill bits, along with my drill press, for making the holes for the fasteners/pins, and of course, the lanyard hole at the back end. I'll be drilling those before the tempering process for sure! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />