marble handle sgian dubh

[The Barry]

I like the concept, and the pommel dressing! A question: How sturdy is marble for a knife handle? I mean I know very little about it, is it brittle or can it take a few good knocks and drops? Because I'm thinking it could be really awesome to work with.

This might kill the "look", but if marble is indeed too brittle, you could put a coat of clear resin on the handle to guard it against damage.