I quite like the handle TB, If I was going to rehandle i'd go for a carbon form with one of the horrible composite faux bone stuff handles..lol
No joy on the carver yet. I'm considering a carbon suji maybe, instead of old sabatier as its just daft pricey and nothing on ebay uk with the stupid rule.
considered a vintage ksab from k sab france but your getting into a hundred euro level, for that your getting close enough to decent carbon suji.