Tieblock inlays

A question for those of you who use traditional classical-style bridges with tieblocks.

Is an inlay on the tieblock strictly necessary for a ukulele? I don't have long term experience of what happens to a tieblock over the years but is there likely to be much wear on it from the strings if I don't inlay something such as bone?

I can see the logic of them on classical guitars with their greater tension and of course there's the tradition aspect with guitars as well. But for a tenor ukulele?

Depends on how durable the wood you are using for your bridge will be. Some of the Australian hardwoods are far harder than bone. So no advantage there.

It's just Indian Rosewood Allen. I could probably cut the slots for the inlay in my table saw but my blade is a bit industrial. I have some nice thin bone and water buffalo horn that would do the job if I could get the slots cut. Btw - I'm using the dimensions you uploaded a while back for a tenor bridge - many thanks!

It's not necessary. I always thought it was just a decoration. There's really no string movement behind the saddle except when you're changing strings so I don't see how the tie block would wear