I have no problems with stabilized wood on a user.
I have dropped them & I am very rough on my users.
I am harder on the blade than the handle......if your handle gets dinged up then your hand wasn't on it.
Meaning the only time that the handle can get damaged is when it's in the sheath. I have shoved a pool table around with my hip with a 19 on it & it's fine.
Hope I answered your question.
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