Tom There is no reason you can't make a different handle for a modern 17 as it will not void the warranty as the handle is removable. I made a new one with ironwood, but you could slot some micarta or G10 and even have finger grips or a border patrol handle if you like.
Peter
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Peter Kaufman NRA Life GOA SAF RKCC CM-023 RKS #5642 SHAG # 005 Ironwood Nut Life is too short to have ugly knives