handle

[logger]

I am going to have a knive made and would like anyones likes on handles.It is going to be a hunter and a fighter.I want the blade to be 9 in.I hunt grizz. in bc and the knive will be for protection and a chopper.

 

[harkamus]

G10 IMO. Micarta can absorb liquids. G10 is impervious to liquids. I'd suggest to get it sculpted for more traction. Checkered is also nice.

 

[DennisStrickland]

check out the 100 yr. wood bois d'arc also known as osage orange. bug proof, terribly strong, absorbs little if any moisture & rot proof. checkered to enhance grip & not real expensive.

 

[chenko]

Micarta is tough and can be finished to whatever level of grippiness you like. You could get around the liquid absorption problem with liners, which also look good imho.

 

[Phillip Dobson]

Too many options.

There is a nearly infinite selection of handle material (especially when you consider unique natural and handmade pieces). Learn some of the basics of durability/care and begin browsing photos and try to get your hands on as many handles as possible. It's really the only way to decide what you like best.

I prefer the look and feel of quality wood; most of the time. On a hard-use knife I might pick G10 or micarta. It all depends on what I feel like for that particular knife.

Phillip

 

[harkamus]

If he's gonna be hunting that probably means the knife will be used as a skinner at some point. I'd hate to have all the 'juices' and blood soaking into micarta. Yes, micarta is easily cleaned, but that is one less thing you have to do if the handles were G10. Liners on micarta only prevent liquid from reaching the metal beneath the liners, correct me if I'm wrong. That would mean the micarta still absorbs liquid.

 

[SHADOW84]

I would go with G10.

 

[johnny reb]

Always been partial to stag.

 

[cutter17]

I don't know for sure, but I would think that micarta would only soak up on the top level since it is put together with an epoxy base and that would seal it, wouldn't it? Again, just speculating, and I do like canvas micarta for it's firm grip, but G-10 can also be sculpted to give a good hand hold.

 

[thompsonblades]

Handle material is more of a personal choice, since all have their plusses and minuses. I prefer wood for the look, and walnut in particular because its tough, easy to work with, and the grain provides a nice grip. I recomend though, if you don't want any moisture to be absorbed, that you first treat the finished handle with oil, then seal it with polyurethane when its "dry" and clean. A couple of thick coats should provide all the protection from water and oil you could need, and provides a nice grip to boot.