I got a blade from Hickory Bill and added the handle scales. Thanks Bill. It is just what I was looking for. I think this wood is zebra wood and I extended the handle a bit and filled the void with a small piece of ipe. Brass pins finish it off. I sealed the handle with 2 coats of superglue. Here are a few pics...
...oh, did I say it was gonna be a neck knife. I'll make the sheath and post pics then too. The penny shows the size.