Granite for Bolsters and Handles

[medit8]

I have a nice piece of granite that is very thin and long. I have heard that it is pretty fragile, so I'm wondering if I can avoid drilling it, and use it on damascus steel with just epoxy and not being pinned? I've never seen granite used on knives even though it is real attractive and am asuming it is because it is hard to use without breaking. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bob Rose

[Shakudo]

granite is a rock made of quartz and feldspar.unless you have diamond drills,silicon carbide or diamond wet cutting and sanding wheels and know how to use them,i would not attempt to work it.

[Ray Rogers]

In addition to what Shakudo said, I would add that granite - and most any other real stone - is very heavy. If this is an art knife that may not matter but if there is any chance this knife will be used it probably isn't a good idea. Granite would be slippery if wet, fragile if dropped, and probably handle heavy (bad balance). Now you know a few reasons why you haven't seen any knives using solid stone handles.

If you want a stone look for the handle, you might consider composite stone from any one of the knife supply houses. It's still pretty heavy, slippery, and fragile but at least it doesn't require lapidary equipment and can be worked it with common knifemaking tools......

[medit8]

Thanks for these replies. I really appreciate the advise, that in this case I'm sure will save me lots of needless trouble, time, and frustration.
Thanks again,
Bob