From the discussion above about care for ivory handles, I was left with the feeling that ivory is not a wise choice for a handle unless you plan to keep your knife inside a ZipLock bag and in a room with a humidity control contraption. Not exactly my idea of the life of a good knife.

How do you guys feel about your Bose knives with ivory slabs? How would an ivory handled pocket knife fare if used on a regular basis as you would use a stag handle knife? Is ivory strictly for show? Just wondering. Thanx.