Man, that Musk Ox looks good, Is it very fragile? How does it work for a functional handle material and how does it stand the test of time? Any issues with cracking, shrinking, or discoloration ect? I'm gettin' the cart before the horse, but would you happen to have any available for this build if the vote would go that way?
It is definitely not fragile!!! I have several knives with it,
one that bounced down the 2nd level flight of 9 steps then over the side to the ground 8 feet or so to the ground.
The blade needed to have a touch up but the handle was fine.
Like the Captain said "buy it from someone who knows how to cure it". Like Duke, his are done correctly.