Thats a good looking knife Randy. Probably one of the best gut hooks I've seen.
I have an order for two coming up. They will be my first. Hope they look half as good as yours.
Greg
Gahagan,
I have used fiebings leather dye with some success. Both of these handles came from the same block of stabilized maple,
I do recommend that you try a piece of scrap if you have some left.
Greg