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That actually looks good, babe. I didn't picture it having the bronze cap at the bottom of the hilt , though. Just wood all the way

The bottom would need a higher depth than the rest of it, but still wood and worn. That's just my opinion, but it's good whatever you choose to do.

"capping" a handle with a pommel or such isnt just for asthetics, its a part of the "tang" it adds strength and durability to blades, most handles are "scales" that are pinned to the tang or molded around it. it does loose some of the "clean-ness" but your work is amazing, so this looks the best in my opinion, but its just that, an opinion. as an artist you do what fits your style and is pleaseing to your own eye.

P.S. try making some damascus style blades? this knife with damascus blade and a bone or ivory handle would look supurb