Fiber/G10 liners

[Bltien]

So from reading through older threads, I see that G10 is the favorite and clear choice to use for spacers/liners on handles. But before I realized that, I bought some fiber liner material with a previous order from jantz. Going forward I will be using G10... but I'm not planning on ordering supplies for a little while until I need more steel.

My question is, should I use the fiber liners I have now or just scrap them and wait until I get some G10? Would everyday use in not very severe, or at least wet, conditions (Kansas) make the fiber liners become an issue? I use gflex epoxy and typically ironwood, walnut, canvas micarta, and some G10 type material a local machine shop gave me as scrap as handle material (that's if the handle material would even make a difference-I'm still a rookie).

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[LARRYZ10]

I used fiber spacers and liners for many years before G10 and I still use it as well as G10. I personally never had a problem with the fiber material from Jantz supply. Some knife makers are very vocal about NOT using fiber calling it "Fish Paper" and other names but I have made and sold about 500 knives in the past ten years ands never had one come back because the liners caused a problem. G10 is great material but remember to wear your respirator when cutting and grinding it. These comments are my opinion only. Larry

 

[Bltien]

I used fiber spacers and liners for many years before G10 and I still use it as well as G10. I personally never had a problem with the fiber material from Jantz supply. Some knife makers are very vocal about NOT using fiber calling it "Fish Paper" and other names but I have made and sold about 500 knives in the past ten years ands never had one come back because the liners caused a problem. G10 is great material but remember to wear your respirator when cutting and grinding it. These comments are my opinion only. Larry

Thanks for sharing your experience Larry. I'd definitely say you've had pretty good success with them. I was kind of bummed out after I had gotten the liners and then later saw that most people swear by only using G10. I'm glad to hear that it shouldn't be an issue until I get some G10 though. I've been looking forward to using them. Brady


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[kuraki]

There's nothing wrong with the fiber liners. I just find G10 more preferable to work with. It machines nicer. Until recently fiber was your only choice for particular colors like bright bold red.

 

[Bltien]

There's nothing wrong with the fiber liners. I just find G10 more preferable to work with. It machines nicer. Until recently fiber was your only choice for particular colors like bright bold red.

That makes sense. Hopefully it won't be too long before I need to make another supply order and I'll get a chance to compare them. Thanks for the input


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[Alpha Knife Supply]

We sold stabilized wood to a knifemaker who used it on a knife. He used fiber liners between the wood and tang. The knife was put into a dishwasher. The fiber absorbed water, swelled and the broke the wood between two corby bolts in the handle. We replaced the wood and I decided there had to be a better liner material.

It took a few years to find a G10 manufacturer who would make G10 in liner thicknesses. That was 2009. I think the results were worth the time spent searching.

Chuck

 

[Marko3]

I have used both liner materials over the years . I prefer G10 now but I feel the fiber liners are a little more vibrant when buffed . Alpha has a great selection of G10

 

[Robert Erickson]

I often use 0.03" G10 and 0.06" canvas micarta for liners. The micarta gives a nice textured look and the solid G10 gives a contrast. I haven't use fiber paper because of the mixed results.

 

[argel55]

I use both and never had a problem with fiber. If you question it close to finish stage run a little super thin super glue around the edges to completely seal it. The super glue will also help bring the luster up on the material.