Shark Tooth Handle Identification

[Kentucky Still]

Hello Case experts. Can someone tell me what kind of handle this is? I know it’s not pakkawood, obviously not stag, or curly maple. Sorry for the very poor quality of photo. Thanks for any input.

[Mumbleypeg]

It’s Pakkawood. Just didn’t take the dye deeply. Pakkawood is a laminated wood (basically a type of plywood). When sanded/hafted its layers are exposed. Layers where the dye didn’t penetrate are lighter colored.

Ken

[Kentucky Still]

Mumbleypeg, wow, that looks nothing like the pakkawood handles on my other knives. Does this color variation add or subtract from value?

[Mumbleypeg]

That’s a subjective opinion, in the eye of the beholder. Personally I like it!

I prefer to buy knives in person, so I can examine them, check the “walk-and-talk”, fit and finish, and the aesthetics. If I was shopping for a Shark, that one would’ve come home with me.

Ken

[philco]

Definitely pakawood. My preference would be for a darker overall color, but that one certainly isn’t some ugly duckling.

[eveled]

Mumbleypeg, wow, that looks nothing like the pakkawood handles on my other knives. Does this color variation add or subtract from value?

If a knife handle is relatively flat you only see one layer. This greatly changes the appearance.

These laminated handles remind me of topographical maps.