i dont know what the wood is called for sure but i think it is multi-colored laminated wood. in my opinion that would make a nice looking handle for this knife.
Yea, the handle just looks small because i am 6' 6" and have huge hands. It fits my dads hand well, and that is all that matters because this knife is for him.
This is my first finished knife, still working on it. All i have left is to put the brass rivets in , and do the finish sanding. comments and advice are welcome.