Favorite handle material

[satherton]

For most knives, I prefer G-10, aluminum or titanium. Personally, I've never liked the appearance of carbon fiber.

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Steve

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I like G-10 or titanium on tactical knives. Pink Ivory(a wood) or old Ivory for a dressy knife.

 

[chisel]

i like antler most... exotic woods close second

 

[Chang]

Wow! People are sick of G-10?

How is that possible? G-10 is awesome.

-Chang the Asian Janitorial Apparatus

 

[nifrand]

Red or green bone.Or a nice Ironwood burl.Larry Chew just did me a full size Spitfire w/Burl Ironwood.Knock down beautiful.

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[savanah]

Iv'e also had my fill of G-10 for a while. I'll take Micarta or Carbon Fiber for a user and Black Lip Mother of Pearl for something a little more fancy. That stuff is SWEEEET!

 

[Steve-O]

For daily use, anodised alum can't be beat.

For beauty, no manmade material can stand up to a natural material. My favorite is ivory/mammoth...you can actually see it age. Most woods age and get better with use, except my favorite, desert ironwood. It doesn't need aging.

Steve-O

 

[Stompy]

My top five favorite handle materials are in no particular order: g-10, aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber, micarta, and crotch walnut

I prefer g-10, aluminum, titanium, or carbon fiber for folders and micarta or g-10 for fixed blades.

And I like my crotch walnuts right where they are.

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You could put nacho cheese sauce on it...

 

[Raver]

I really like the kevlar reinforced kydron Emerson uses on his Ravens. I haven't seen it on any other knives (somebody tell me if I'm wrong), but I wish more makers would use it, as I'm not too wild about Emerson's blade grinds. It has a nice warm grippy feel without being too soft. Perfect. The ravens come in colors, but I still like black the best. Check the emerson FAQ and search for Kydron for more information.
http://www.emersonknives.com/faq.htm

 

[Roller]

I really like carbon fiber. Stag would be second.

 

[James Mattis]

Synthetic - Linen Micarta

Natural - Desert Ironwood



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- JKM
www.chaicutlery.com
AKTI Member # SA00001

 

[allenC]

I have a Case pocket-knife with curly Maple scales. Beautiful! It's like owning something from a better time, if you know what I mean. I also have a Camillus Yello-Jaket trapper because the yellow delrin handles are just so pleasing. I like the Case yellow knives too.

[This message has been edited by allenC (edited 06-19-2000).]

 

[Supressor]

Hi everybody.

I vote for : anodized aluminium
In my opinion this is the best choice for
a daily used knives. It is not so beautiful
like bone or wood but it has strength and
solid (non-slip) grip.
And it is cheap!
Bye.