[WNC Goater]

Went back and looked again. I can't tell for sure but some of the striped pattern looks a bit like sawblade burn. Are they sanded after milling? (I'm using a tablet & photos are small)

Regardless, it is beautiful wood and would make handsome knife scales. If you confirm it is Purpleheart, they should polish up very nice. Purpleheart has a high oil content so dont get carried away trying to get a finishing oil to soak in. Also, wipe down the scales with acetone before epoxying to the blade to remove any surface oil.