g-10 and carbon fibor ( gigand shockwave)

[guttercat2000]

hello all,
I was wondering. what5 is g-10?
And are carbon fibor scales slippery
when sweaty?
I am trying to decide on handles for the
Gigand Shockwave.
Tahnk you, dan wilson

 

[Mike Turber]

G-10 is basically the same stuff they make circuit boards out of which is a silica composite. It grips really well.

The Carbon Fiber is more slippery but it is really sweet looking.

The Shockwave is ultra smooth and for the price it is a kick ass knife.

G-10 model shown.

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[guttercat2000]

THANKS, MIKE
Beutiful photo too!
Ofcourse the knife will be orderd through 1stopknifeshop.

[This message has been edited by guttercat2000 (edited 04-01-2000).]

 

[e_utopia]

Sorry, Mike, but G7 is the silca composite in that series. G10 is an epoxy composite. Properties are listed at: http://www.accurateplastic.thomasregister.com/olc/accurateplastic/s2.htm

If you compare to 6061-T6 Aluminum (the standard for Aluminum knife handles), G10 is very, very close to the same strength, and is 40% lighter, which is why it is used. Neat stuff (can you tell I'm in the aerospace field?).

--JB

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[mcfg]

Gutter Cat,
I like my Gigand Shockwave in Carbon Fiber.

It's a way to get a carbon fiber piece at a good price, they are very nice...IMO.

Many many chances to get G10, not so with carbon fiber.

MC

 

[Mike Turber]

Thanks for the correction e_utopia.

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