Anyone else feel this way?

kamagong

kamagong

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I've come to the conclusion that my two favorite handle materials for slipjoints are stag and jigged bone. Although I put my pocketknives to good use, I have to admit that I probably use them as a worry stone more than anything else. I often sit at my desk absentmindedly stroking a popcorny stag knife while reading. For this usage specifically, stag and jigged bone are superior materials. As beautiful as pearl and ivory are, they just aren't as texturally interesting.

- Christian
 
I like jigged bone and stag very much, though I like very much wood too. Some of my favourite knives have wood handles. I wouldn't use stone handle for anything except priced possession and safe queen. I would be so worry about it breaking or chipping.
 
My knives are tools first and foremost, so I also prefer stag and bone over the more delicate pearl and the too-fancy-to-be-economical ivory/mastodon/etc. Delrin is ok too, but not nearly as pretty. And I have yet to try the new GEC acrylics, so...... who knows? They may fall into a position of favor... :)
 
Interesting point of view, Christian. My favorite materials are Mother of Pearl and Micarta, because they are and feel smooth. But I do appreciate stag and some jigged bone, depending on the jigging.
 
kamagong said:
I've come to the conclusion that my two favorite handle materials for slipjoints are stag and jigged bone. Although I put my pocketknives to good use, I have to admit that I probably use them as a worry stone more than anything else. I often sit at my desk absentmindedly stroking a popcorny stag knife while reading. For this usage specifically, stag and jigged bone are superior materials. As beautiful as pearl and ivory are, they just aren't as texturally interesting.

- Christian
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I like to stroke Tiger Hide.

Pete
 
Maniacal Pete said:
I like to stroke Tiger Hide.

Pete
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Not sure what that has to do with this thread.

I pretty much stick to Stag, Bone and the occasional (:D) mop especially Black lip. Love stag or bone on the knives that get a lot of use.
 
+1 for stag and bone as favorite handle materials! :thumbup: I also like smooth bone for the worry stone effect.
 
Maniacal Pete said:
I like to stroke Tiger Hide.

Pete
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:confused: ???

First choice for me is nicely jigged bone. While my favorite is red bone, I do like the other colors as well.
I like Stag. My problem is, I'm really picky. I like it to have character, but not be to be like tree bark. I also prefer thinner stag, and it seems that is not the norm. While I'm sure a custom could help this problem, I've yet to venture into that realm. Besides, as much as I like red bone, my first custom ordered is going to have bone just like Elliotts Ruple Stockman :cool: He knows which one it is :D

I completely understand the "Worry Stone". Heck, sometimes when I'm driving down the road, I'll find myself pulling whatever knife that is in pocket out, and just fondling it. It could be jigged or smooth Delrin and I still do it...
Maybe its just the knives themselves that are comforting
 
I'm a man of split personalities when it comes to handle materials. The sensible side of me prefers Micarta and G-10, especially canvas Micarta. But that's not exactly easy to come by in the world of production slipjoints. So I usually live with delrin.

The more artistic side of me adores stag and jigged bone. Wood doesn't do much for me, as I've had some bad experiences with the durability of wood scales, even though my favorite traditional fixed blade just happens to have a good wood handle.

I never venture near MOP or other easily breakable materials. I'll leave those knives for the dandies.
 
Exterior ram's horn has some pretty interesting texture as well.

Ontario RAT Railsplitter
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GEC Northfield Scout
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Bulldog USA Sleeveboard
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Maniacal Pete said:
So sorry for the "barge in."

"Tiger Hide:" Arcane reference to the remote possiblity that Busse may one day produce a TF.


Pete
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Everyone is welcome here MP. As long as they "Fly right" :D

That may have been where the confusion lies. While the subforum title does list fixed blades, the ones we think of here, are a little different than the Busses.
I'm sure there are some here that do have them, but that discussion is in another area.
 
Whatever Pete.

I think jigged bone, stag, as well as ram's horn make for a fine touchstone/worry stone. I play with my slipjoints alot while out in public. I usually get a raised eyebrow from the wife when doing it, but she is so pretty, I don't mind instigating that look in her.
 
cj65 said:
Whatever Pete.

I think jigged bone, stag, as well as ram's horn make for a fine touchstone/worry stone. I play with my slipjoints alot while out in public. I usually get a raised eyebrow from the wife when doing it, but she is so pretty, I don't mind instigating that look in her.
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My wife is so use to me doing things that she would consider odd, nothing surprises her anymore :D

I agree, the Rams horn is very nice too
 
Give me nicely cut bone or delrin, and I'm in heaven. I really like nice stag, but I am always afraid to use it.
 
Buzzbait said:
I'm a man of split personalities when it comes to handle materials.
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I guess that's how I feel too. As I mentioned earlier, I prefer stag and jigged bone on my slipjoints. When it comes to modern folders however, I like G-10, carbon fiber, or titanium. With fixed blades I'm happy with stag or some nice wood.

- Christian
 
A couple of people mentioned fondling their knives for the pleasure of it.

I have been using my forum knife as my work EDC since I got it a while ago and I've noticed that I tend to fiddle with it in my pocket or sometimes just take it out and fondle it. Great texture, makes a great worry bead. :)
 
I have to admit I have a great bias toward nice stag. Both of my old Bertram H&R's have that old German style stag with lots of knarley stag that my hand keeps finding it's way into the pocket just to feel.

But I also like nice linseed oil finished wood. I have a couple of old Opinels that I sanded and oil finished, and I have that nice old Henckels sodbuster that's had a lot of TLC with linseed oil rub downs. Really brought the grain out. I love the feel of smooth wood. Same for rifle stocks and handgun grips; don't try to give me rubber or plastic. I go with walnut everytime.

I think whatever pocket knife is in the pocket gets the worry stone treatment.


Carl.
 
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