CF vs G10

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Which is stronger overall, and also what is the difference in weight to strength ratio? Carbon fiber is obviously more expensive, but is it really that much better? Thanks!


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Material properties depend on the kind of carbon fiber. CF is lighter. Strength is irrelevant because it's a handle.
 
Fanglekai said:
Material properties depend on the kind of carbon fiber. CF is lighter. Strength is irrelevant because it's a handle.
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It seems like strength could be very relevant. Watching cold steels videos smashing g10 to oblivion show its biggest weakness, impact strength. Is carbon fiber stronger both tensely and impacting?
 
G10 is slightly stronger, carbon fiber is lighter. For practical knives I prefer G10 because it can be textured for a great grip. If the performance of the knife is your primary concern, carbon fiber is a good material but I would choose G10. Carbon fiber handles are primarily chosen for their appearance.
 
If you're looking for real performance differences I doubt you'll find anything particularly significant. CF is more expensive and people like it aesthetically. Personally, I'd much rather have FRN, G10 or Micarta.
 
Wow so cf isn't as strong as g10? I always thought cf was much stronger


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Buy whatever you like the look and feel of. Simple as that.

If you're in a situation where it's coming down to needing G10 because it's stronger than CF, you probably need a different tool. In terms of general wear and tear, you're not going to see much difference.
 
darkaether said:
It is a lot more relevant in a folder with no liners.
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aleforme said:
Buy whatever you like the look and feel of. Simple as that.

If you're in a situation where it's coming down to needing G10 because it's stronger than CF, you probably need a different tool. In terms of general wear and tear, you're not going to see much difference.
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These are both good posts that I agree with. A G10 handle with no liners is my favorite kind of folder handle.
 
It does depend on the weave used as well as the quality of resins, fiber, exc. but, generally CF is stronger and lighter then G10. CF is actually several times stronger then steel in many applications and is much lighter as well. It is the more premium material that is why it is used in aviation, aerospace, racing, exc. Aside from newly emerging nano technologies, CF is one of the strongest per weight materials on the planet.

In a knife scale/application you will still see the benefits of CF over G10, mainly the weight. But, it is not a significant difference in this application when compared to G10. Either material will be adequate under normal knife use. Many people use G10 on large choppers that get consistently beat on by design and G10 stands up to the abuse just fine. But, if you want the lightest strongest material then it is CF.
 
Kwon Kwang said:
G10 is slightly stronger, carbon fiber is lighter. For practical knives I prefer G10 because it can be textured for a great grip. If the performance of the knife is your primary concern, carbon fiber is a good material but I would choose G10. Carbon fiber handles are primarily chosen for their appearance.
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I am sorry but, this is not correct. CF is both stronger and lighter. And, CF can be textured as well. Here is an example.

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Possible resin differences aside, they are pretty much the same material but one uses a carbon weave and the other uses a glass weave.
 
Tachead7075 said:
It does depend on the weave used as well as the quality of resins, fiber, exc. but, generally CF is stronger and lighter then G10. CF is actually several times stronger then steel in many applications and is much lighter as well. It is the more premium material that is why it is used in aviation, aerospace, racing, exc. Aside from newly emerging nano technologies, CF is one of the strongest per weight materials on the planet.

In a knife scale/application you will still see the benefits of CF over G10, mainly the weight. But, it is not a significant difference in this application when compared to G10. Either material will be adequate under normal knife use. Many people use G10 on large choppers that get consistently beat on by design and G10 stands up to the abuse just fine. But, if you want the lightest strongest material then it is CF.
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Thanks, very useful!
 
One other thing to consider when buying a knife with CF is the fact that on a lot of knives the CF is an overlay to G10. G10 scaled with a CF overlay for looks. Not on all knives but there are quite a few out there like this.
 
aleforme said:
One other thing to consider when buying a knife with CF is the fact that on a lot of knives the CF is an overlay to G10. G10 scaled with a CF overlay for looks. Not on all knives but there are quite a few out there like this.
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example(s)?
 
aleforme said:
One other thing to consider when buying a knife with CF is the fact that on a lot of knives the CF is an overlay to G10. G10 scaled with a CF overlay for looks. Not on all knives but there are quite a few out there like this.
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ZT does it on the 0562.
This is how a CF scale is done with texture.

 
Insipid Moniker said:
Spyderco Sage 1, Gayle Bradley, Chaparral to name a few.
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The new Rat 1 CF version comes to mind as well. Can't think of exact models off the top of my head but remember reading reviews of knives over the years where this is common. I suspect a lot of "clone" knives do this as well.
 
Tachead7075 said:
I am sorry but, this is not correct. CF is both stronger and lighter. And, CF can be textured as well. Here is an example.

3s-014b.jpg


Possible resin differences aside, they are pretty much the same material but one uses a carbon weave and the other uses a glass weave.
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First time I have ever heard this. Source?
 
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