First custom slippie

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I just got my first custom slip joint and I couldn't be happier. After having production knives for most of my life, I finally broke down and order one to be made. Now I see that there is a big difference in the feel and finish on a custom. Here are the details:
3.30" closed
O1 clip point flat ground blade and O1 backspring.
.080" blade thickness
standard nail nick
nickel silver .040 liners and ns bolsters, pins and shield.
olive green canvas Micarta scales
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You're the second one I've seen to talk about the fit and finish of Ken Erickson's knives on the forums.

Makes me happy since mine is due sometime around June.... I still have to decide on a handle material, and I want long-lasting durability - what do you think of Micarta? I have been leaning to bone just since I kind of feel like a custom should have a natural material, but you're making me wonder...

If we're talking about wanting a long-lasting knife, and I mean like having it 75-100 years from now in the same fit and finish (obviously not having used it much or too hard), would you see a difference in Micarta and bone? I am just thinking about the long term effect of humidity changes that lead to the shrinking you see sometimes in the fit (I know what horn does if you let it get wet and stay wet and then dry out). And, there is the tendency for certain materials to crack or chip if dropped -

Is Micarta the most durable and long-lasting material for a handle?
 
That baby looks like a knife that anyone would be happy to carry in his/her pocket and use. I hope you plan on using it; it might get lonely in a drawer somewhere.:D
 
dkronholm said:
I still have to decide on a handle material, and I want long-lasting durability - what do you think of Micarta? I have been leaning to bone just since I kind of feel like a custom should have a natural material, but you're making me wonder...

Is Micarta the most durable and long-lasting material for a handle?
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I have not handled this a lot yet, but I really like the micarta so far. It is smooth but still has a good purchase when you hold the knife. I got this knife as a user so I had it finished to a 600 grit matt finish so I wouldn't be as concerned with scratches. It always kills me to get the first scratches on a mirror polished knife! The micarta was used for durability in the pocket. No expansion or shrinking and chemicals won't harm it. I also really like the look of it. My pictures really do not do it justice. With all the colors out there, I think micarta is a good choice for scales. Not a traditional material, yet, but with the durability, maybe it is destined to be traditional.
 
Looks great! :thumbup: I like the shape of the handle, and Micarta is one of my favorite materials for scales.
 
Looking at it again, there's something about the blade shape, and the sweep of the top of the handle into the spine of the blade that just looks exactly right.

Definitely a lovely knife.
 
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