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RedbeAR15

RedbeAR15

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Ok Hogs - I see some beautiful grips out there, but really, what are the best functional grips? Res C, G10, Micarta?

Which one do you like and why?
 
For using I like resiprene C best, followed by canvas micarta. For looks I prefer paper micarta and G10.
 
I'm a fan of micarta because it feels a bit more organic than G-10 while still having the strength of a phenolic. I also prefer the fibrous quality of micarta versus the more "plasticky" feel of G-10. Wood is nice, but I would rather have a handle material I KNOW I can beat on if I need to. On top of that, the phenolics wash off really easily, whereas wood can be stained by different substances.

I have not tried Res C, though I've heard good things about it. It just does not have the aesthetic appeal of Micarta, G-10 or wood, and while I want good, quality knives, I also like them for their aesthetics.

Jason
 
I'mGatMan! said:
I'm a fan of micarta because it feels a bit more organic than G-10 while still having the strength of a phenolic. I also prefer the fibrous quality of micarta versus the more "plasticky" feel of G-10. Wood is nice, but I would rather have a handle material I KNOW I can beat on if I need to. On top of that, the phenolics wash off really easily, whereas wood can be stained by different substances.

I have not tried Res C, though I've heard good things about it. It just does not have the aesthetic appeal of Micarta, G-10 or wood, and while I want good, quality knives, I also like them for their aesthetics.

Jason
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Does one absorb shock more than another? Or is that subjective?
 
RES C is definitely the most comfortable and is extremely resilient. I will tend towards micarta though because of the aesthetics and texture.
 
My preference is... Hand shaped Canvas Micarta or Linen Micarta wih a pattern cut. Both feel most comfortable in my hand... and the linen with a pattern cut looks great, especially as it ages with use.

I do like G-10 for more of a wet work knife... and they do "pop" when it comes to colors. But with the Busse machine cut, I find it needs a light sanding to knock the sharp edges off.

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RedbeAR15 said:
Does one absorb shock more than another? Or is that subjective?
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In theory... Micarta being more fibrous, porous, and weighing less, would be less dense than G-10.
Higher density, higher vibration transfer. Well... sounds logical anyway. :p

In reality... I doubt one could actually feel the difference upon impact. :D

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G-10 hands down!!! I prefer the feel over all the rest, and when my hands sweat they stick to the G-10, I have had Micarta slip to much. Res C is only on the beaters, don't care for it. All of the Res C hilts are to small in my opinion. This is IMHO, but keep in mind of were I live gents, we were gloves much of the year anyway. That leads me back to a hilt big enough that I can hold on to.
 
RussMo said:
G-10 hands down!!! I prefer the feel over all the rest, and when my hands sweat they stick to the G-10, I have had Micarta slip to much. Res C is only on the beaters, don't care for it. All of the Res C hilts are to small in my opinion. This is IMHO, but keep in mind of were I live gents, we were gloves much of the year anyway. That leads me back to a hilt big enough that I can hold on to.
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True! The Res C to date has been on the smallish side.
 
Res-C for over all comfort if the hand fits.

Canvas Micarta for hard use knife you can be stupid with and still expect the knife to function.

Paper Micarta for looks.

G-10 to give to people you do not like and get to watch work.
 
I like micarta and res-c. Micarta because it's durable and doesn't get slippery when wet and res-c because it feels great. G-10 has always felt like hard slippery plastic to me.
 
Lil' Foo said:
My preference is... Hand shaped Canvas Micarta or Linen Micarta wih a pattern cut. Both feel most comfortable in my hand... and the linen with a pattern cut looks great, especially as it ages with use.

I do like G-10 for more of a wet work knife... and they do "pop" when it comes to colors. But with the Busse machine cut, I find it needs a light sanding to knock the sharp edges off.

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Soooo, Foo. What pop do you get in black G-10 when it's covered in human blood? LOL


I'm a Res-C fan. Canvas micarta next.
 
For using I like Res-C and Micarta. G-10 has been pretty good to me but Micarta and Res-C just feel more comfortable in use. I do prefer the looks of G-10 much more though. The canvas micarta just feels very comfortable in my hand. I like the Res-C for chopping mostly as it absorbs impacts better, I really like it on the Dogfather line.
 
Dennis in MA said:
Soooo, Foo. What pop do you get in black G-10 when it's covered in human blood? LOL


I'm a Res-C fan. Canvas micarta next.
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Oh... it gives all kinds of cool color pop. :D :p
And when you're done, just wash it up for a clean get a way. :eek: :p



J/K. You know what I mean ya smart azz :D, for work in and around water. ;)
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Hand shaped canvas. :thumbup:
Second choice would be hand shaped canvas. :p

piglet
 
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