G10 vs Titanium Scales

[EdgeDownunder]

Apologies if this discussion has been covered on another post, but was hoping to get some advice on this topic

I’m currently looking at a folder which has G10 only scale on show side (no reinforcing steel/metal liner), and titanium only on the lock side, with a blade which has blade stops that butt up against both scales when open.

My question is, does anyone have any concerns or experience with folders with this configuration, with regards to only G10 on one side? Is this considered strong/tough enough in its own, or would you expect the G10 not to be a strong enough material on its own with a blade stop against it?

Any other folders I have with similar configuration (G10 or carbon fibre), also have a reinforcing steel or titanium liner on the same side, I’ve never had one with only G10 or only carbon fibre and blade stops

Any advice here would be appreciated

 

[elde66]

The Cold Steel American Lawman laughs at knives with liners:

It does have PB washers though. If it had a better pocket clip it would get far more time in the pocket.

Well stated sir!

 

[Tensaw]

My full size Chaves Liberation and Redencion both have black G-10 show sides w/o liners. I would call them "hard use" knives.

 

[Maximumbob54]

That looks like a very nice use blade to me, very close to what I used to EDC. Not sure of cost down here, would have to be something I’m willing to lose if I want to use it.

250.95 at KnifeSupplies but not a clue on your laws or money conversion.

 

[EdgeDownunder]

250.95 at KnifeSupplies but not a clue on your laws or money conversion.

Just looked it up, that’s Ozzie price actually, would just need a good reason to carry it, and that would depend on the cop who finds it, so wouldn’t be worth the risk for me. Still a nice knife on the cheaper end, quite like it.

 

[Kryme]

The Cold Steel American Lawman laughs at knives with liners:

It does have PB washers though. If it had a better pocket clip it would get far more time in the pocket.

These were SO good when they were hollow grind and had the thicker scales with the coarser texture. I bought one with S35VN and was so disappointed it's still sitting in the box gathering dust. I'd forgive the thick flat grind if it weren't for the thin uncomfortable scales. The grip is atrocious.

 

[Maximumbob54]

These were SO good when they were hollow grind and had the thicker scales with the coarser texture. I bought one with S35VN and was so disappointed it's still sitting in the box gathering dust. I'd forgive the thick flat grind if it weren't for the thin uncomfortable scales. The grip is atrocious.

You're making me want to try and find an old XHP model. I like my newer S35VN one so it sounds like I would like the older one even more? I don't personally mind the thinner scales since it hides in the pocket easier and they round everything off that nothing digs into my hand. My one and only issue is the near useless pocket clip that CS is forever putting on all their knives.

I have to laugh at Pete from the Cedric and Ada youtube channel every time he brings up hollow grind by cutting cheese. I admit the hollow grind is the superior cheese cutter but I don't find myself cutting much cheese with my EDC.

 

[Kryme]

You're making me want to try and find an old XHP model. I like my newer S35VN one so it sounds like I would like the older one even more? I don't personally mind the thinner scales since it hides in the pocket easier and they round everything off that nothing digs into my hand. My one and only issue is the near useless pocket clip that CS is forever putting on all their knives.

I have to laugh at Pete from the Cedric and Ada youtube channel every time he brings up hollow grind by cutting cheese. I admit the hollow grind is the superior cheese cutter but I don't find myself cutting much cheese with my EDC.

I'm not sure if the XHP models didn't come with the thin scales already or if that change happened when they moved onto S35VN, you can tell the scales apart from their texture easily, the older ones have a coarser texture that's clearly visible even in low res photos (the ol pocket destroyer). My problem with the new scales is they only scaled down the thickness and not the width, so when you squeeze the knife the pressure is more concentrated on your fingers creating a rather uncomfortable experience. I have an XHP Recon 1 with hollow grind and the atrocious plunge grind I made even worse with a dremel, and it's easily one of my favorite knives to take camping. Its large enough where I don't need a fixed blade (I carry a hatchet for wood), cuts really well, very good steel (they treated it really well), and it's a bomb proof construction I feel confident lending to friends knowing there's not much they can do to harm it that I can't fix in a couple of minutes with a pocket sharpening stone.