The shop doesn't do tipped handle material anymore. Don't know when that policy started "but" no more. So what you see is what you got and you can't make it any longer.

Warren, Do you know when RMK stopped taking orders for tipped "CW"?

Don't know Eric. I did speak with Valerie at Blade this year about this subject and she confirmed no more tipped handle material. Leave it at that.

Thanks Warren, I did not know. I will keep posting any I find. Eric

From Rick Ward - several years ago.

No tips are why you see fossil handles going from small to large.
Tip gets cut off the tusk at the size the shop lists for CW.
Why so many knives have a big dia. at the butt.
Like this:

Sweet knife bro.

Nice Knife Chief, that explains the handle on this one.

GTR stopped installing tips because of "one customer"! The guy kept sending in ivory tip-ends that were too small for the knives he wanted made. The shop finally received a tip that was close in size and made one of the knives he wanted. Upon receipt, the customer complained that the tip wasn't "right" and accused the shop of "switching" his ivory with another piece!
That was it! ...about 15 years ago! Hope this helps.
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt. Chris, It only takes 1, thanks for the information. To me, it really feels good to know the simple truths. I promise you a health drink of your choice, when our paths cross.