I bought two Ebay razors (H. Boker & Co.) the blades themselves could be saved in my humble and newbie opinion, but the handles are absolute crap.

I bought a piece of maple to make new handles but am wondering what you guys think would make good handles?
There is a exotic wood store close by so i can get pretty much anything.

Also when you make a handle do you pin together two separate pieces or do you cut one thick piece down the middle?

Thanks
Mike

P.S
Are H. Boker good razors?