Cool deal on the handle material Tyger! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> Can't wait to see what you do with it in the form of knife handles. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I have yet to use real wood for a handle but eventually, I will give it a go. I used Dymonwood for a couple of my kits and Cnavas Micarta for the others. I love some of the natural woods though. I wasn't aware that cocobolo didn't need to be stabilized because of the oil content..Live and learn <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />