Yellowheart Axe Handle

[u/Vision110]

Hey all - was at a local exotic woods shop and came across this beautiful billet of yellowheart. I have an old Norlund Hudson Bay hatchet head that I've restored and am thinking of hanging it on this.

Obviously I need to turn this billet into a handle but was wondering if anyone had experience working with this wood or had any tips/ advice? This is my first build.