Sorry for the mix-up. The handle is mainly wood. with a brass plate on the pommel. The handle THICKNESS (

) is ~1 1/16inches or (for you european chaps) ~2.8cm.
I cannot express enough my awe at the quik responses to my inquiry.
Here are the questions everyone ask - What is it's worth, exactly WHAT IS IT, and when was it made?
Thanks,
Vman