G10 or Micarta

[Pointyend4you]

I have been lurking around for a while.

Which scales do you guys prefer, G10 or Micarta?

For a blade you are going to be using, not just collecting. Mainly based on feel and wear.

I'm going to be making my first Busse purchase with in a few days... if all goes well

Thanks for your input
Pointy

 

[Lycosa]

I like both. It does not matter to me.
Wait for other opinions.
Welcome, too. :thumbup:

 

[Ken44]

Micarta. Lighter and better feel.

G-10 can look great in many combo's and solid colors, and is as tough as it gets. Still like micarta better though.

 

[silverdragon33]

i also like micarta. g10 doesn't absorb liquid like micarta, but micarta just feels better.

 

[samhain73]

G10 looks much better, (imho) but micarta makes a much better user.

 

[RussMo]

G-10----tuffer, heavier, looks better, won't absorb fluids, and every bit as comfortable as micarta, YEA Baby!!!!

 

[ZcouT]

i would say g10, resistant to almost everything, and i think it feels better then micarta, and it is also available in black/tan!

 

[Thalestin]

I prefer g10. Like how it looks and feels

 

[mikeymoto]

I prefer the feel of Micarta for using, the vibrance (looks) of G10.

 

[mikeymoto]

Then again I prefer the look of paper micarta over G10! :thumbup:

 

[giant1]

I prefer the look and feel of micarta especially for any user.

........But I like G10 too

 

[dbltap45acp]

I like G10 on collection pieces, but hate it for users. I am a Micarta guy, much more comfortable.

 

[Soulrack223]

G-10 all the way! Only because it gets out-voted in these threads. Get both!!!

 

[Gerberblades]

I like both, but on some I prefer micarta.

 

[GregS]

On the right knife, it doesn't matter.

 

[RM579]

On Busses, the micarta has a natural grip to it, while the G10 is smooth, and gets its grip from the surface pattern. The micarta feels much better to me.

 

[dobywon]

Micarta, micarta, micarta!!!

I dont understand why some of you say that for looks g-10 is the way to go.

I challenge anyone here to show me some g-10 that looks better than my micarta blades, anyone!!

My SAR4 LE with tigerhide micarta,

Here is some beautiful snakeskin and black paper micarta,

some more beautiful snakeskin micarta,

And the best looking handle material ever made, Old Style Green Linen MICARTA!!

 

[azshaman]

Micarta every time. Sweet when oiled, grippy and beautiful.

 

[MRpink]

I've always liked micarta better, G-10 almost feels like hard plastic/glass.

 

[gottahaveit27]

Micarta.