My GRIPE

Lycosa

Lycosa

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I never understood the appeal of brass on a knife, especially after the introduction of nickel silver. My Gripe now is--- What is up with stag horn?! I just don't get it!!
 
I have never been a big fan of either, but alot of people think stag is beautiful and brass does give an antique look in a short amount of time. I like both if done correctly, but my prference is toward nickel silver and bone.
 
Lycosa said:
I never understood the appeal of brass on a knife, especially after the introduction of nickel silver. My Gripe now is--- What is up with stag horn?! I just don't get it!!
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Why would you gripe at what others like, as long as you can get what you like.

All good, just different. :)
 
OK. Change Gripe to Question. I do not dislike brass or stag or which style of knife or knives, people like. Are we clear, everyone?
 
Lycosa said:
OK. Change Gripe to Question. I do not dislike brass or stag or which style of knife or knives, people like. Are we clear, everyone?
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It is a natural material. To look at it is interesting due to the natural variations. If done correctly, it can offer a sure grip.

Personally G-10 is more functional, but Stag looks way better.
 
I love stag on folders. I have several. Its never caused me any problems, but then again I'm not using those knives for covert deanimation activities or deactivating underwater anti-shipping mines.
 
A lot of people like the old, traditional look.

Some knives look better with the brass and stag. Other knives I like better with Micarta, G10, or wood.
 
I like stag and personally prefer it to bone but the price of stag has gone crazy. I just prefer to make my knives with natural handle materials, mostly exotic hardwoods, but I have used just about eveything on knife handles.

I use a lot of brass and nickel silver. Both are relatively inexpensive, easy to work, and will take a nice shine. Both will also scratch easily, show fingerprints and tarnish. So it's really just a matter of color preference.
 
comoha said:
I love stag on folders. I have several. Its never caused me any problems, but then again I'm not using those knives for covert deanimation activities or deactivating underwater anti-shipping mines.
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And I thought I was the only one not engaged in those activities:)

I am also not a big fan of brass (I love mokume) or stag.
 
I like the texture of stag on the handles. I like them to be as natural as possible because they feel rather grippy that way. There are a few fixed blade knifes I have felt that almost form perfectly to my hand.
 
I love stag, it is my favorite handle material ever. I also like brass but prefer nickel.
 
Brass will turn green if it is not polished, that's not for me, but I did not think stag was so durable. I was under the impression stag drys and cracks easily. Thank you for the responses.
 
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