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Let them dry out completely (may take a few weeks), then put/tape/clamp some fairly coarse sandpaper (maybe 100 grit) to a flat surface and flatten the blanks by abrasion. It will take a while, but the end result will be flat without introducing new internal stresses to the wood (like your steam bending will). Then quickly use them before any more humidity changes happen. It would be a good idea to seal the inside of the ebony scales before attaching them to the knife handle, just to keep moisture absorption uniform after you finish the outside too.
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