Registered: 09/14/05
Posts: 1806
Loc: The Desert Southwest
If we're discussing next options, then how about brass collar (this endorses Bob Carlin's idea of brass hilt looking great with wood handle) ...and what about thumb notches? If not thumb notches, then I go along with Tony LaPetri's brass/red spacers.
With beautiful wood, and weight being an important consideration, leaving the butt end untouched makes the most sense to me. If everyone decides otherwise, I hope it's only a plate. With the butt left alone, options can be spent elsewhere.
Registered: 08/21/09
Posts: 2004
Loc: Southwest Virginia
All red spacers(not counted as an option) TN (#4) WT (#5) The above options are neither exciting nor sexy but are very functional IF you plan this to be a user. Different to live in/on the safe/display. AND.....why cover up Amboyna's beautiful butt?
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