Handle material on the custom shop AD?

[mikeymoto]

I just scored a custom shop AD with snakeskin handles. Are these paper micarta? They are a lot smoother than the linen micarta I'm seeing on current blades. Thanks!

(to be clear, I'm talking about this one)

 

[Cobalt]

I just scored a custom shop AD with snakeskin handles. Are these paper micarta? They are a lot smoother than the linen micarta I'm seeing on current blades. Thanks!

(to be clear, I'm talking about this one)

looks like linen micarta to me. Most paper micarta handles came jet black. it could be canvas micarta as well. I can't tell from the pics.

 

[Mulder]

I think that "snakeskin" micarta is of the canvas variety.

 

[steelnut]

What is Nukarta?

 

[Progunner]

Snakeskin is canvas.

 

[Progunner]

What is Nukarta?

Jerry putting the idea of nuclear and micarta together is what I always figured.

 

[JGarrison Knives]

I think the snakeskin on the ADs were the best looking handles to come out of the shop.

 

[mikeymoto]

I like black paper and tiger hide better, but the SS is interesting no doubt!

I do think the handle carving on the ADs is my favorite, though, for sure. Very grippy!!! :thumbup:

 

[Str8Edg]

I just got my first AD. It's my new favorite. Now I want them all.

Nice score Mike. That thing is sweet. :thumbup:

 

[OldPhysics]

I just got my first AD. It's my new favorite. Now I want them all.

Nice score Mike. That thing is sweet. :thumbup:

Now, I do love the AD.

But you need to handle a Leaner Meaner.

 

[Strabs]

Canvas Rulz!

Snake Skin Canvas Rulz The Most!

 

[Solstice]

EDC handles are the best, IMHO. They show off the colors of green linen, snakeskin, tiger stripe and even black canvas better than any of the other handles sizes. And yeah...the shaping is way cool!

BTW...Tiger stripe & snake skin are both canvas micarta. Striaght from Garth's mouth, errrrr email.

 

[rbmcmjr]

The EDC handles are great, even in black paper. Second from the left on top is a MrS, second from the left on bottom is an AD:

Rick

 

[Dennis in MA]

It seems like Snakeskin has more carta and less canvas in it. Or maybe it's more Mic. I forget which. But there is more resin for sure.

 

[mikeymoto]

I'd agree with that observation, from my sample of 2 snakeskin micarta knives.

 

[thatmguy]

IIRC, some got a shellacin before they left Wauseon....thus the higher gloss and smoothness.

Saw it the mostest on the OD's.....

 

[Tony G]

Now, I do love the AD.

But you need to handle a Leaner Meaner.

I like both of these knives but I like the AD better as a user. Due to the smaller size it can always make the trip with you.:thumbup: