Police model G-10 or Carbon Fiber

[Red Devil]

I have decided to purchase my first Police model, but cannot decide between the Carbon Fiber and G-10. I am not a fan of the SS, so it is not an option for me.

A couple of questions.

How old are the G-10 versions, ie. when did they first come out and when did they stop making them?

Was there ever a G-10 made with VG-10?

The G-10 is alot lighter, is it worth it to get a lighter model and not get VG-10, or sacrifice weight and get the Carbon Fiber.

What makes the Carbon Fiber so great? Other than appearance

Your responses will be the deciding factor

 

[komondor]

The carbon fiber is indeed better looking, by most personal tastes I would assume.

The carbon fiber scales on the Police are very thick, making an already strong medium even stronger. Carbon fiber is stronger than G-10.

The main disadvantage to carbon fiber is that it is slick. This may or may not be a problem in times of "survival." The G-10 scales are grippy.

The G-10 version of the Police features a flat ground blade, which might be preferable to some. Flat grounds are really nice in the kitchen.

I have a pair of CF Police and they are really nice. Well built and snazzy (did I just say that word?).

I would go with the CF version. The only problem is that you may have trouble bringing yourself to use it.