KDSH Micarta or Paracord?

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Hey all, I mostly hang out on the Busse side, but I have an urge for a SW hawk..
If you have used both, what do you like better? (I know the paracord wrap is not offered as such, but I assume they will make one with no scales).
 
I have had both and there is not a clear winner for me between the two.

Not having weighed either, I can't really say which is lighter but I'd imagine the cord wrapped version would be a few ounces lighter. So I guess that could be an advantage if all day carry is a priority for you.

The cord wrapped KDSH also has the advantage of not having any chance of deformation/failure of the handle attachment tubes. This is a definite plus IMO, especially considering hawks are designed to be thrown and throwing is pretty hard on handle slabs & attachment points due to hard impacts.

I also feel that the micarta slabs offer more comfort over the cord wrap, and possibly slightly better grip/traction depending on how well the cord wrap is done. However, this is only if the handle is undamaged and the slabs have not moved on you. If this were to happen in the field, you'd be wishing that you opted for a cord-wrapped version.

The corners on the micarta KDSH are much better finished, IMO. They are rounded pretty nicely compared to the squarish corners on my cord wrapped KDSH.

Also, you can still find the cord wrapped Ganza hawks on the exchange so no need to order one from the Custom Shop...... :)
 
You could have both... Get one from the Swamp and wrap paracord around the handle. :D
 
I havent tried the micarta but the paracord wrapped one has became one of the blades that will never leave me. i love that the handle is paracord wrapped. i love the feel. And the person that wrapped mine did an excellent job :) I wouldnt trade mine for a micarta or g10 slabbed one period. One advantage is you dont have to worry about the slabs breaking while using the back as a pry bar.. And maybe its the military in me but i just love the paracord look.

My flying rat

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Hey worldwiod I agree that looks nice; who did yours and do you know the name of that pattern?
 
Hey bud, I got mine from aaaa_cccc, the guy with the crazy avatar picture :) a few posts up!

I really dont know what the wrap is called but im glad he did it before i got it lmao !
 
Hey bud, I got mine from aaaa_cccc, the guy with the crazy avatar picture :) a few posts up!

I really dont know what the wrap is called but im glad he did it before i got it lmao !
 
Thanks man!

Another plus on the cord wrapped one is, whenever the handle gets dirty you can change it out fairly easy. You can change the color theme just as easy. Different types of wraps can be done to "style" it or make it unique as well.
 
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