Hard decision on inlays

[AKWILD]

Trying to decide between bog-Macassar-Platan-micarta? What’s everyone think?

 

[pxl]

I have micarta and bog. Bog is my user, micarta is my abuser. I love the bog for its age, it makes it special. It is 4.600 year old wood....

 

[Silverstonev8]

I like all three but I think if I had to make the choice the bog would be it. It really depends on the pattern of the actual wood. Have you narrowed it down to a particular knife in each type of wood?

 

[AKWILD]

I have micarta and bog. Bog is my user, micarta is my abuser. I love the bog for its age, it makes it special. It is 4.600 year old wood....

Nice. User and abuser. Love it!

 

[AKWILD]

I like all three but I think if I had to make the choice the bog would be it. It really depends on the pattern of the actual wood. Have you narrowed it down to a particular knife in each type of wood?

Yes sebenza and mnandi are my go to.

 

[AKWILD]

Probably better question would be any that I should stay away from. I have only had the micarta of the four in the past.

 

[Silverstonev8]

I have all three and wouldn’t say to stay away from any of them. I think you should just pick one that speaks to you.

 

[AKWILD]

I have all three and wouldn’t say to stay away from any of them. I think you should just pick one that speaks to you.

That’s my issue they all speak to me. Lol

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Micarta for user-bullet proof
wood for dress
Micarta can be reblasted if desired

 

[AKWILD]

Y

Micarta for user-bullet proof
wood for dress
Micarta can be reblasted if desired

Yes for sure! Just trying to decide on wood now.

 

[Dcdavis]

My vote goes for striped platan. The other two never really grabbed my attention

 

[AKWILD]

My vote goes for striped platan. The other two never really grabbed my attention

Yes that Platan is different for sure. Love it

 

[Dcdavis]

I believe it’s discontinued, not sure about the other two

 

[BD_01]

I find some of the macassar quite striking; generally those with greater ribbons of lighter brown. The macassar that is mostly dark is not too enticing to me.

If I were buying sight unseen, I’d go for the bog oak. Even when bog is uniformly dark, I tend to like the grain structure quite a bit.

TLDR: If buying sight unseen, personally I’d pick bog oak. If picking and choosing, I’d find a light or ribbony magassar.

I never cared for the striped platan (except maybe in mnandis).

 

[Dcdavis]

There’s a striped platan and a box elder. Couple of my favorites. Like others have said, if you can see the actual knife your purchasing it’s much better because there are variants in the woods

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Y
Yes for sure! Just trying to decide on wood now.

I would choose the bog oak-it comes with a bit of a story , which I always enjoy. In the end I am sure you will be happy with which ever you choose.

 

[Ajack60]

I know it’s not on your list, but I’d grab a Thuya Burl inlay while they’re still available.

 

[Ernie1980]

You can’t go wrong with any of them! If you can see the actual examples that might make choosing a bit easier because one might have a pattern that calls to you.

 

[cbr1000]

It's all personal preference. If it makes any difference to you, the plantan is dyed black. The supplier makes several other colors available - blue, purple I think. I don't recall exactly, but after finding out it wasn't the natural color I personally lost interest. Between the three I'd vote for bog oak. My personal favorite of what's somewhat available is spalted beech. I believe it's from Denmark and natural variations in color from decay.

 

[kidcongo]

View attachment 1323828 There’s a striped platan and a box elder. Couple of my favorites. Like others have said, if you can see the actual knife your purchasing it’s much better because there are variants in the woods

Those are beautiful.