I wish I could give you a good answer. The blank is an 1/8 of an inch thick. It is still pleny strong.
I made a set of Cocobolo Scales and then gave them 3 coats of super glue as a finish before epoxying them to the blade. Once I trim down the pins, I will give them one more coat of super glue.
I apply the super glue with my finger tip. You have to move fast and keep moving or you and the wood become one.
