Thanks Will, well it will be my first handle so I guess I will have more to worry about than just the wood anyway:biggrin:Cocobolo is one that is usually very stable and not requiring stabilising. A serious advantage to stabilised wood is it does not require coats and coats of oil to get a lasting finish, cocobolo though, is very low maintenance in its natural state I have found, as its very dense and oily, probably not the right word, but seems to have natural oils and won't need to soak up a load of finishing oil.
Warren, just remember that cocobolo is pretty allergic for many people. Make sure you are well protected from dust (both eyes and airways).
I like Cocobolo because it's not prone to cracking, pretty easy to polish and shape.
I'd also recommend having a look here http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/showthread.php/17926-gluing-cocobolo and repeat about grain filling by Mark and Mikey here http://www.kitchenknifeforums.com/s...he-blackisted-and-the-best?highlight=Cocobolo
Thanks for the info, hate working with gloves on but better than a rash thoughYou might want to use gloves too. I've heard that some people can get skin rashes from Cocobolo.
The warnings about working with cocobolo are all valid but don't let them scare you. The two key words are "some people". I've personally never had any problem working with it.
Be well,
Mikey
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