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Interesting thing happened to me last night; went to bed with a fan sucking very damp air through the bedroom. I woke up to find my micarta #93 covered in water on the scales. Less so on my linen micarta #35, but it was there. I’m guessing that the exposed fibers wicked moisture out of the air. The fibers are bigger and more exposed on the #93, so the effect was greater.

Talk about a downside for a carbon steel knife! The water didn’t permeate the micarta, obviously- but it was a layer of standing water sweat out onto the slabs (top AND bottom)

I don’t think it’s a serious problem, but it’s the only weakness I have found in micarta handles. Anyone else have this experience?
 
Corvus Corax said:
Done! This is my first experience with the early reserve. I'm a little confused about how to choose a specific scale variation or will we have a shot at any and all of them when they're in stock? Either way, I'm just happy I'll get one at retail for once!
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I believe it says you choose in the order of you reservation. So whatever is left by the time they get to you.
 
And I was just about to post that I hope all the barlow users and collectors interested in one are able to score... For all we know though, they may all be standby and be opened up in order.
 
Well, classic me. I blinked and it all dried up. Boy I hope someone enjoys their 77 enough for the both of us.
 
Now shows reservations closed. I think they are all in standby until next notification.
 
For all you posters whose screen names I don't recognize, and who insist on discussing the purchasing process, instead of the knives....
Read the Guidelines posted at the top of the page! This is a knife discussion forum, not a purchasing discussion forum!
 
Peregrin said:
For all you posters whose screen names I don't recognize, and who insist on discussing the purchasing process, instead of the knives....
Read the Guidelines posted at the top of the page! This is a knife discussion forum, not a purchasing discussion forum!
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Not trying to make waves. I don’t see any posts about prices or purchases, just waitlists...isn’t this the “Lets Talk GEC” thread?
 
EngrSorenson said:
Interesting thing happened to me last night; went to bed with a fan sucking very damp air through the bedroom. I woke up to find my micarta #93 covered in water on the scales. Less so on my linen micarta #35, but it was there. I’m guessing that the exposed fibers wicked moisture out of the air. The fibers are bigger and more exposed on the #93, so the effect was greater.

Talk about a downside for a carbon steel knife! The water didn’t permeate the micarta, obviously- but it was a layer of standing water sweat out onto the slabs (top AND bottom)

I don’t think it’s a serious problem, but it’s the only weakness I have found in micarta handles. Anyone else have this experience?
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I've never heard of that happening, but it confirms my suspicion regarding micarta. I like the paper and linen, but never cared for the fuzzy feel of coarser cloth stuff. I know it can be washed, but don't like the idea of it absorbing liquids, even on the surface. I mean, I wouldn't want to get fish guts all soaked into burlap handles.
 
r8shell said:
I've never heard of that happening, but it confirms my suspicion regarding micarta. ... ... I know it can be washed, but don't like the idea of it absorbing liquids, even on the surface. I mean, I wouldn't want to get fish guts all soaked into burlap handles.
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Honestly it caught me by surprise too. You and I seem to have similar thoughts on a few things, it seems. In general I also prefer the texture of linen micarta, after having gained some experience with both. The linen micarta still did pick up a little moisture along the contours of the layers, but not nearly enough and perhaps not noticeable if I wasn’t looking for it.

I truly love wood handles, both because of my affinity for carving and wood work, but also because it’s beautiful. That said, I think wood is the least durable of the options and also susceptible to moisture and dampness. Didn’t stop me from buying that Cocobolo #93, but it will sure make me Baby it.
 
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