Thanks gents...and ladies
...the comments are appreciated.
Not had a play yet Sam, other than to to test the edge on some paper, don't want to get it dirty
Toby - Aye, i'm happy with the blackwood, is so strong, dense and stable, i think its one of the most suitable handle materials about. Even a thin piece about 1mm thick takes some effort to snap it along the grain.
I did the handle bolster transition like that, more as a matter of comfort than anything, and i figured there would be too much "edge" under the thumb/finger web.
A chap on Natural Bushcraft suggested i should name it the Undertaker..... i like it
...What do you think?