No bolster: teak meets the steel directly
Without a bolster, the teak on this knife runs all the way to the blade, and that changes how it is made. The front edge of the wood has to be shaped and finished carefully, because there is no metal collar to protect it, and the pivot passes directly through the handle. It is a simpler build that keeps the 8.8 cm handle light and the cost down.
Teak, native to South and Southeast Asia, is a traditional handle wood across the region thanks to its natural oils, which help it shrug off moisture. On a hooked blade knife destined for wet grass and sap, that property counts for more than decoration.
