I'm with you on this Doug. Rarely use stabilized woods or other materials. Hate the smell of "plastic" when sanded or drilled. I see no reason to make a knife with a handle that will outlast it's blade. Ought to finish their occupation at the same time. Choose good material and get good results.
I have a sneaky suspicion that most makers choose the stabilized materials because they are easier to finish. I like "natural" look and feel, but that's just me. I'm not about to tell anyone "their" business, we all do what we do.
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Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith
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