Micarta VS G10

[ROBB]

G10 can be made smooth or rough. I believe it is more resistant to more chemicals than micarta. I like both of them but I think G10 has more advantages.

 

[T.K.C.]

I LOVE blue twill G-10!! I have a few folders with it. I have a fixed blade that has some AWESOME green micarta. I will include pix of that too.

 

[ROBB]

Those are some sweet colors.:thumbup:

 

[bearcut]

Just get a BM Rukus and you get both.

Both are excellent materials, I wouldn't put too much emphasis on the material but rather the execution and design of the handles/scales.

How true.
I just purcahsed an Al Mare S.E.R.E. that has the best handles I've ever used. The design is rather plain, but they feel great. They dont feel like G-10 at all.

BTW, look at either material under a pocket micrscope and you will see some real differences. Linen micarta is really fuzzy compared to most G-10.

 

[mnyshrpknvs]

Canvas and Linen Micarta for me.

 

[The Moose]

I like G-10 for folder, and Micarta for fixed

 

[mnyshrpknvs]

I LOVE blue twill G-10!! I have a few folders with it. I have a fixed blade that has some AWESOME green micarta. I will include pix of that too.

I know this is off topic but I just had to say, very nice collection TKC. I especially like Seans work. He is working on a frame lock folder for me.

mnyshrpknvs

 

[Gmountain]

Micarta, without a doubt.

They really aren't that different. Both are resin impregnated. Just different fabrics.

 

[akadave2]

You know...I love both...equally it seems. Im 50/50.

 

[Michael Lovett]

Just somthing about fiber glass for a handle just flat turns me off.

M.Lovett

 

[Jake Bauer]

I like G-10 for my folders, and micarta for my fixed blades.

+1

What's that knife on the top? Looks almost like some sweet combat becker.