micarta or g10 on the NMFBM

[kdizzog6]

I tried the search function but it is not working for me? If I'm getting the NMFBM strictly for a user, which would be best (most comfortable) with the smooth handle, regardless of looks?

 

[Elen]

Micarta, any day of the week and quite a few times on Sundays - if you ask me. Micarta is softer and grippier, G-10 is harder and 'sharper'. Micarta also seems to absorb impact shock a slight bit better, but that may be just me. Also, Micarta is cheaper, which doesn't exactly hurt for a user. Micarta is lighter, too, leaving the blade that much more blade heavy but lighter overall.

There is one caveat to Micarta, though: it does absorb fluids, which may be a problem if you intend to really get messy. It's not that bad, though, just takes some cleaning and time.

 

[NORCAL HUNTER]

I think Mic feels better.IMO

 

[Gerberblades]

Micarta...

 

[adamlau]

G-10. Micarta feels better in the hand, easier to maintain and shape, but its absorption of fluids in unacceptable in the areas where I intend to use the NMFBM. However, a lanyard is a must when handling smooth G-10, particularly when wet. Not always so with Micarta, which often grips better when moistened.

 

[Lil' Foo]

micarta, micarta, micarta!!! :thumbup:

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[robstar]

micarta all the way!!!

 

[JWBirch]

Gotta be Micarta. Grippier micarta is a must on a knife this big.

 

[$$BRITISHBULLDOG$$]

micarta is the way to go

 

[steelnut]

I am going to get both, and use the G10 in my left hand

 

[Andros]

For a user, get micarta. It provides a smoother and more secure grip.

 

[Jeremy Horton]

Micarta,, I agree with everyone... Oil that micarta, get a good grip and save ur dough..

 

[VoxHog]

To look at get G10. :thumbup:
To use get Micarta. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[chickenplucker]

I like the grip of micarta better than G-10 but particularly in the black I like the color of G-10 better.

 

[chickenplucker]

To look at get G10. :thumbup:
To use get Micarta. :thumbup::thumbup:

VoxHog we were thinking and typing at the same time.:thumbup:

 

[Soulrack223]

G-10 looks a lot better and uses just fine. However, with the smooth handle finish of this knife I would get the micarta for a user.

 

[OldPhysics]

Micarta.

 

[Solstice]

G what? 10? What the heck is that stuff? Is that the material they use for PC circuit boards?

GO MICARTA OR GO HOME​

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[Lil' Foo]

...snip...

GO MICARTA OR GO HOME​

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:thumbup:

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[mercmaster]

micarta, micarta, micarta!!! :thumbup:

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Agreed! Micarta over G10 every time for me!:thumbup:


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