Almite handles--any thoughts?

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I have been thinking of getting one of the new navigators with the almite cut-out handles. The cut-outs are supposed to improve grip(besides reducing weight).

Any thoughts on almite as against SS, FRN, G-10, CF?

I like G-10 for its grip, hardness(unbendability), and moisture resistance. But there do not seem to be many 2-inch knives from spyderco with G-10.

I have the CF dragonfly and like it a lot, even though it's slippery. Here the handle shape compensates.

How does almite shape up against SS? I notice that for the almite handles, the blade rivet is exposed(which I like). Is there any reason for this?

Appreciate your replies.
 
I really really like my Navigators with the almite. If you want grippier, then find one of the Navigators in G-10. I think the navigator is a great knife, cuts alot bigger than it looks. Just my 2cents worth.

Jey
 
I have an Almite Walker. Very beautiful, even non-knife people admire it. Unfortuately, I dropped it on a concrete sidewalk and now it has a permanent, nasty gash about 1/16 inch deep which is cut through the almite into the aluminum. Ouch. One of the hazards. For handling, it is not as slick as CF or polished Micarta. I think it is about the same as the unpolished linen micarta (like on the Calypso full size).
 
Dude,

The almite coating is COOL
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Spare the nicks and scratches, colours do add more personality to the Spydie handles!

Sam

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I second Sam. And I really love my almite Cricket.
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Cool knife, Thai E-Nep. Check it out. Who knows? You might even want one.
 
Gentlemen, thanks for your replies. Almite seems to be well liked. Maybe I'll just give it a try.
 
Don't mean to be the only voice of dissent, but I don't care for the grip on my Mouse. I love the knife, but it's just too slippery. G-10 would be great. Can't compare it to SS handles as I don't have any. Just my opinion.

ZF
 
Hi Sal.
Thanks for a warm welcome!
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But I'm not totally new here -- I check this forum every now and then -- just been kinda hang out at the AsianForum for a long while, with Sam mostly.
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I really like almite. As far as how slippery it is, the cutouts on the navigator really help. The only gripe I had is that, after a week of clip carry, I have a wear spot on the top of the handle. Oh well.
Matt
 
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