110 & 112 oak handle

[Tpost]

I was wondering if the oak handles are just a durable as the other handle materials?

 

[cowboys.spurs.12]

In my experience oak wood is a nice sturdy wood, that is why they make outdoor decks out of oak. Just don't let the wood dry rot and you will be fine.

 

[cowboys.spurs.12]

After doing a bit more research, the American Oak is laminated so you will be fine.

 

[DeSotoSky]

I was wondering if the oak handles are just a durable as the other handle materials?

Like other Dymondwood handles, it is a primarily a Birch laminate. On flat slab handles like the 110, the top laminate layer(s) can be replaced with other woods such as Oak. Performance will be identical.

 

[Tpost]

Thank you for the replies and info.

 

[JSutter]

I've been carrying this 112 with oak & pins daily since I got it (the year before the 50th for the 110) and it still looks about like this. The brass bolsters show some light scratches and the wood has some light dents but that's it. FWIW

 

[David Martin]

Additional information can be read from going to the topic, 'Supplier of Bucks Wood Handles.' In that is a link to the company's site who supplies these handles allowing you to read further. DM