The following post was kindly provided by Woodlore customer Craig Turner:

Dear Ray Mears and Woodlore team, First and foremost I would like to thank you for the enlightment over the years on the many people, places and the knowledge that you hold. Alongside forgotten pioneering explorers, you have also brought wonderful craftsman to the forefront of my attention. Thank you. [caption id="attachment_2517" align="aligncenter" width="372"] The raw materials[/caption] My Julius Pettersson knife handle is a composition of reindeer antler supplied by Woodlore, leather spacers, Berchemia Zeyheri (Pink Ivory Wood) and Brosimum Guianensis (Snake Wood): [caption id="attachment_2518" align="aligncenter" width="345"] Gluing the pieces into place[/caption] All finished off with scraper and 1200 grit paper, and then boiled linseed oil: [caption id="attachment_2516" align="aligncenter" width="326"] Craig's finished knife[/caption] About to start another, could get addicted to this! Craig Turner