Knife made completely of g10

[DCL Knives]

What do you guys think about a knife made completely of g10? I wonder how it would hold up to (very) light tasks and would like to hear what you think. Thanks

 

[unklfranco]

I think it would be cool. Bring on a prototype.

Unklfranco

 

[Tony8179]

It's been done before. There is little to zero edge holding ability.

 

[sogflash]

why would anybody want that?

 

[Tony8179]

why would anybody want that?

I'll tell you why law enforcement would think you're carrying it. Bypassing metal detectors. Nothing but trouble.

 

[DCL Knives]

True I think it would b cool though

 

[DCL Knives]

Would a titanium knife set off a metal detector?

 

[DJG097]

Would a titanium knife set off a metal detector?

Im about 99% sure it would.

 

[Tony8179]

Would a titanium knife set off a metal detector?

Yes, Ti is non magnetic, but it will set off a metal detector.

 

[mkjellgren]

Seems to me like carbon fiber would work better than g10, but personally I wouldn't be interested in either. The only purpose I can think of would be to bypass metal detectors.

 

[unit]

I make knives from g-10 frequently. They are worthless as knives but great as prototypes for real knives.

You can get a great handle on ergonomics and feel from a g-10 mock up and with the right tools you can make one in minutes.

As far as an actual knife goes? I'd sooner call it a shiv than a knife. It would work very well as a stabbing weapon as the stuff is very tough, but will not hold a cutting edge at all.

 

[viper89]

I think Boker has a fixed blade neck knife made of all carbon fiber. Considered getting one but no thanks.

 

[Scurvy092]

Doesn't Boker have an all carbon fiber handle with a ceramic blade?

 

[ThirdTooth]

like the blade would be G-10 to? I can't imagine that being very good...

 

[Sonnydaze]

I'll tell you why law enforcement would think you're carrying it. Bypassing metal detectors. Nothing but trouble.

My thought also.
Sonny

 

[Slidetechnik]

Don't forget that one in your pocket at the airport...big trouble waiting to happen. G10 is not an ideal choice for a knife blade...

 

[DCL Knives]

Ya would not be good at a airport but I'll never carry it. I think I'll try to make one soon with a piece of toxic green g10 I have... I think it would be one sweet letter opener and hopefully I'll be able to cut tape and stuff

 

[sweet]

el0147 post up a pic after you get it made..

Here is one I ground out the other day..

 

[DCL Knives]

Looks nice, I only have a handle scale so I'm limited to a small knife. SWEET how does that knife do

 

[sweet]

It's a test piece from coloring the fiberglass then laminating and ground on to what you see, it works...