micarta or g10, which do you prefer?

AZTimT said:
Res-c = best handle for hard impacts.
Linen micarta = best feel and looks combo.
Canvas micarta = best grip/traction.
G10 = neatest colors and helping to balance out a blade heavy knife like the Butaniku (which makes an awesome user by the way).
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Exactly this ^ ... I will add that bead blasted G10 is mighty nice to look at and to use also.

I've noted that Micarta, Canvas especially, holds hand oils & grime easily. A good thing if you love a nice user patina on your camp knife.

However, I would guess <and it's just that, a guess> that it may harbor bacteria easier than some of the denser packed plies of G10 or even paper Micarta...so I'm reach for my Res-C ScrapMax when I'm cutting into meat packs and slicing kabob fixins...probably overkill, but I've never been in the ER with projectile vomiting, either >>>> and I'll do what I can to keep it that way. ;)
 
Honestly, I prefer micarta for handles with texture. For handles that rely on shape to provide grip rather than texture, I prefer G10.

Res-C is superior in use though, IMHO.....the only thing it doesn't do as well is let clothing slide over it.

But for a knife that I don't want to EDC under a shirt, Res-C for me.
 
g10. orange and black on satin. green and black on coated. sometimes straight black. If the knife has $80 g10 upgrade I normally pass. res c is nice....in black. Last micarta I bought was for satin infidu from shop. traded it and kept g10 version.
 
I've noted that Micarta, Canvas especially, holds hand oils & grime easily. A good thing if you love a nice user patina on your camp knife.

However, I would guess <and it's just that, a guess> that it may harbor bacteria easier than some of the denser packed plies of G10 or even paper Micarta...so I'm reach for my Res-C ScrapMax when I'm cutting into meat packs and slicing kabob fixins...probably overkill, but I've never been in the ER with projectile vomiting, either >>>> and I'll do what I can to keep it that way. ;)[/QUOTE]



The salt's, and sweating of alcohol should keep most thing's at bay. Remember bacon and brew. Equal salt, and alcohol. They are used to clean and preserve stuff.
 
Reading all this is making me wonder how much of the blood and meat a micarta scale could resist/repel and keep the handle from harboring anything bad within it. Why I am wondering this is because I prefer micarta handles, even when preparing camp food.
 
I am with the other guys who say g10 for folders and micarta for fixies.

I think alot of times folders with micarta scales end up looking like an old shoe.
 
LadyEarth said:
Reading all this is making me wonder how much of the blood and meat a micarta scale could resist/repel and keep the handle from harboring anything bad within it. Why I am wondering this is because I prefer micarta handles, even when preparing camp food.
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I wouldn't worry, you probably aren't going to expose the scales to a pathogen that could harm you unless you are processing foul/poultry. Even then it would probably be fine with soap and water. Most the bacteria that would end up on your knife would be the same ones found on your skin & your immune system can handle those.
 
oge14 said:
The salt's, and sweating of alcohol should keep most thing's at bay. Remember bacon and brew. Equal salt, and alcohol. They are used to clean and preserve stuff.
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So you're saying, If I shotgun a PBR then work up a sweat chopping with my FBM, then I should be ok to spread mayo on my BLT with my canvas handled NMSFNO, right? :p
 
hydeinmind said:
G10 or canvas for a more tang heavy TG vs TGLB???
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It will come to me...let's see...heavier tang means more weight in the handle....meaning I want it lighter...but no bruiser canvas....awe it's too hard like second grade math I have to cheat...someone plz give me the answer!?! :D:p:poop:
 
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