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Ideal handle material?
- Thread starter Sal Glesser
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Excellent question.
Favorite: Micarta, polished or satin finish
It just looks and feels nice without being too heavy.
Ideal: G10
Though the Military is my favorite knife, I like the pattern and rounded scales of the G10 Police. Even though the G10 pattern on the Military isn't as aggressive as the Police model, I still don't have problems with slipping.
Other materials that are still quite functional are FRN, if the pattern is aggressive like the Calypso Jr Ltwt. and Micarta in a satin finish. I'm suprised how well the Camillus CQB1's canvas micarta handle grips when wet. Also, kraton inserts really help an FRN handle (a la Moran ltwt). I don't own any wood, titanium, aluminum, bone, or leather handled knives, though I've used a leather-handled knife and wood-handled kitchen knives. I didn't have any problems with either, but prefer G10 for its chemical non-reactivity.
Favorite: Micarta, polished or satin finish
It just looks and feels nice without being too heavy.
Ideal: G10
Though the Military is my favorite knife, I like the pattern and rounded scales of the G10 Police. Even though the G10 pattern on the Military isn't as aggressive as the Police model, I still don't have problems with slipping.
Other materials that are still quite functional are FRN, if the pattern is aggressive like the Calypso Jr Ltwt. and Micarta in a satin finish. I'm suprised how well the Camillus CQB1's canvas micarta handle grips when wet. Also, kraton inserts really help an FRN handle (a la Moran ltwt). I don't own any wood, titanium, aluminum, bone, or leather handled knives, though I've used a leather-handled knife and wood-handled kitchen knives. I didn't have any problems with either, but prefer G10 for its chemical non-reactivity.
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IMHO, my favorite handle material is G-10. I am a professional woodworker, and G-10 tends not to slip in grip while working dry, wet from moisture or solvents. My primary carry is a Military and a Calypso Jr. Ltw. Those knives would be perfect in G-10 with the texture of Kershaw's Avalanche grips!
Barry H.
Barry H.