Bolsters...offer protection?

[Chui]

Hey Paul, they call that an “heirloom” fit. It allows the materials to naturally expand and contract without showing a gap, or being noticeably proud or shallow of the bolster like it would if they were made perfectly flush. It also gives those precious handle materials a little more meat to prevent cracking.

....bang-on, Jake

Des Horn came back and said, "scales left proud sometimes with natural materials to hide any movement due to moisture and/or climate"

 

[Jsega51]

....bang-on, Jake

Des Horn came back and said, "scales left proud sometimes with natural materials to hide any movement due to moisture and/or climate"

Excellent! I like the look and the feel that it offers and have asked for this feature on some fixed blades with wood handles. I don’t see it often on folders, especially slipjoints.