Micarta or G-10?

It's real close but canvas micarta barely wins for me. I just wish there were more affordable models in it to choose from!
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You say that canvas micarta barely wins, then you show a knife with two different colors of G10. What are you trying to say?:confused:
 
cbxer55 said:
Tell that to my Harsey Tactical T3! When the scales get wet, they get a darker, almost glossy look that lasts for about ten minutes. If I put something like WD40 on the scales, they will appear the same for about three hours. If I use Break-Free, it will last a couple of days.

Also the scale that rides against my body is darker in color than the opposite, especially on humid days. Applying WD40 or Break-Free darkens both of them, and since it darkens the scales, prevents the dissimilarity for a few days. Once the darkness goes away ,the scales return to the factory shade until carried on a humid day.

If that is not absorption, what exactly is it?
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It's darkening the scales, not fully absorbing the liquid into the micarta. Micarta if a fabric impregnated with resin. The resin won't absorb anything, but some of the exposed fabric might. I don't have a ton of experience with micarta to tell you.

cbxer55 said:
You say that canvas micarta barely wins, then you show a knife with two different colors of G10. What are you trying to say?:confused:
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I think those are micarta aftermarket scales.
 
I'm a micarta guy myself. Canvas Micarta. It soaks up your hand sweat and is grippy even when in water. I got no problem with G-10. It's good stuff. But it just feels too much like plastic to me. Micarta feels more natural for some reason. Just my $0.02.
 
Nevermind... LOL. I quoted you right as you edited. Yes the Green is canvas micarta
 
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