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EngrSorenson said:
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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Maybe it isn't logical, but I just don't like the fuzziness of canvas micarta. o_O Dense woods like ebony and cocobolo are more durable than you might think. Sometimes outlasting the steel it covers.

From the Wreck of the Arabia:
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r8shell said:
Maybe it isn't logical, but I just don't like the fuzziness of canvas micarta. o_O Dense woods like ebony and cocobolo are more durable than you might think. Sometimes outlasting the steel it covers.
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I just don't like micarta. Nor Delrin. Or any other synthethic cover material for that matter. Ebony, cocobolo, and other woods aren't the toughest around, but they're plenty tough. I think they, along with stag, strike a good balance between looks and utility.
 
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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So, you got water on your Micarta covers huh. Happened to me once.
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All cleaned up and not the worst for wear.

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Check out this thread.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/micarta-cover-coloring-straighten-me-out-final-pictures.1344625/
 
GEC never disappoints, but they've been killing it this year! So many great models. Look, I don't expect everyone to like everything they put out, but there is definitely something for everybody this year so far and more to come. New blade patterns, so many cover options and colors, exclusives, surprises. I'm having a good time just watching, much less when I get a knife.

This was a general thought, not detected at another post.
 
r8shell said:
Dense woods like ebony and cocobolo are more durable than you might think. Sometimes outlasting the steel it covers.
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Now that truly is impressive. Those are some familiar looking specimens there- a great testament to the various knife companies that have kept traditional slip joints going. Case might not be what they used to be, but I'd have to give them some credit here, too. Certainly GEC is doing an amazing job reproducing traditional knives, as I could have been told they produced a few seen here and believed it.

Modoc ED said:
So, you got water on your Micarta covers huh. Happened to me once.
All cleaned up and not the worst for wear.
Check out this thread.
https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/micarta-cover-coloring-straighten-me-out-final-pictures.1344625/
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Awesome work! My father used to dissuade me from getting carbon knives for exactly that reason, and probably he knew something about the practical nature of a 14 year old and stainless steel. I will say that there's something gorgeous about that before and after; perhaps not what's pictured- more the attention and love that went into an undertaking like that.

Boxer .45 said:
GEC never disappoints, but they've been killing it this year! So many great models. Look, I don't expect everyone to like everything they put out, but there is definitely something for everybody this year so far and more to come. New blade patterns, so many cover options and colors, exclusives, surprises. I'm having a good time just watching, much less when I get a knife.
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I've also been watching and waiting like a boy on Christmas Eve as they produce more fine specimens. If I was a wealthy man I would own one of each. I wish I could take a sabbatical from work and pilgrimage to Titusville and apprentice; just for the joy of learning how they do what they do. Or maybe I'd find out something that would disenchant me with the process. Now that I think about it, sometimes it's better not knowing how the sausage is made.
 
r8shell said:
Maybe it isn't logical, but I just don't like the fuzziness of canvas micarta. o_O Dense woods like ebony and cocobolo are more durable than you might think. Sometimes outlasting the steel it covers.

From the Wreck of the Arabia:
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I'm strangely drawn to this photo for some reason. Some really interesting hardware yet .....
 
Boxer .45 said:
GEC never disappoints, but they've been killing it this year! So many great models. Look, I don't expect everyone to like everything they put out, but there is definitely something for everybody this year so far and more to come. New blade patterns, so many cover options and colors, exclusives, surprises. I'm having a good time just watching, much less when I get a knife.

This was a general thought, not detected at another post.
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Glad to hear this is a banner year. Only started collecting GEC this year and already have the 7th ordered. Not sure I can afford every year being this good.
 
Elgatodeacero said:
GEC is at the top of their game, no question. The 93 Ram is about as good as a slip joint gets.
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Although the aesthetics of that particular Northfield #93 aren’t to my taste, I can’t help agreeing with you. It’s a very well built and practical knife.
 
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