Hello Willem,
have hoped that you comment!
The pictures are from the seller and I don't have the knife in hand until now. Like you I am curious to see the knife inside it's scabbard and have thought about the handle. But the wood show a good patination and some elegance also when not fancy but have had similar thoughts that it could be a replacement. When I have it in hand I will post better and more pictures.
Best regards,
Detlef