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Robert,
Reading of your Gerber Silver Knight had me curious. In looking at online listings of other synthetic-handled versions of that knife (Silver Knight), I'm seeing them described as either 'checkered Delrin' or 'ABS'. If so, neither of those would likely have the same abrasion-resistance as Zytel or FRN, both of which have integral fiberglass in the material. I don't think Delrin or ABS have ever had fiberglass in the mix, so far as I know. Fiberglass adds abrasion-resistance (as well as much greater strength), and that might account for why the checkering or other texturing on Zytel or FRN may not wear smooth as quickly as Delrin or ABS, both of which can scuff, wear or be sanded and polished very easily.
David
Reading of your Gerber Silver Knight had me curious. In looking at online listings of other synthetic-handled versions of that knife (Silver Knight), I'm seeing them described as either 'checkered Delrin' or 'ABS'. If so, neither of those would likely have the same abrasion-resistance as Zytel or FRN, both of which have integral fiberglass in the material. I don't think Delrin or ABS have ever had fiberglass in the mix, so far as I know. Fiberglass adds abrasion-resistance (as well as much greater strength), and that might account for why the checkering or other texturing on Zytel or FRN may not wear smooth as quickly as Delrin or ABS, both of which can scuff, wear or be sanded and polished very easily.
David
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