Difference between new GRN handles and Zytel?

[edcrefiner]

Hi,

Could somebody explain the differences between the new GRN and Zytel? If I understand correctly zytel is essentially FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon). GRN is (Glass reinforced nylon). So what will the differences be between the newer SOGs that I will purchase?

 

[Chris@SOG]

There is no difference between the Zytel and GRN handles from SOG. It was only a naming change to material.

 

[washburnapp]

So why are the GRN handle knives more expensive than the Zytel knives?
This is on cheaperthandirt.com and it is the SOG Seal pups
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/9-13818 Zytel
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/3-2412837 GRN

 

[wildmanh]

So why are the GRN handle knives more expensive than the Zytel knives?
This is on cheaperthandirt.com and it is the SOG Seal pups
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/9-13818 Zytel
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/3-2412837 GRN

If you look at both pages you will notice that the Model # and UPC Code is the same on both. The part # that the dealer assigns them is different. Sounds like the Dealer has an Almost duplicate add and needs to take one of them down. . . . There is another option: A dealer buys an item at a certain price. They are running low, order another shipment, but the price has gone up [inflation, cost of materials went up....]. A Dealer may sell the old stock at the old price along side the newer stock at the new price. I've frequently seen this at gun stores. . . IMO It sounds like something to take up with the dealer.

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