Question for Sal - Can the Laminate CF from Taiwan be used on a Golden-made knife?

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This is more a "Please consider this", but I'm honestly curious. With the success of the Gayle Bradley and Sage 1 (and their uber-grippy very cool basket-weave Carbon Fiber laminate-layer scales), is it possible to get this material onto a Golden-made knife (or is this material exclusive to Taiwan)?

The reason I ask is that it would be absolutely awesome to see these scales on a Para-2, or Millie, or Manix, etc...

I know this has been talked about before, but I don't think I've ever heard a definitive answer and I was just feeling curious right now. If it can't be answered, then no big deal but if it's possible, then that will at least keep my hopes up for a future PM-2 in Basket-weave CF.

I'd almost take out a loan to get some dealer-exclusive runs made in that and some cool steel if it were possible.
 
A lot of people called foul when they realized it was CF/G10 and not solid CF, but personally I would rather have that over the solid stuff just to get the texture that the Taiwan knives have. It's not like G10 is a bad thing.
 
I'd like it on several Golden models heck yeah. Some people would freak out Im sure, like having it as a laminate decreases handlescale performance lol. The laminate will be more openly disclosed in the future so it really is a non issue moving forward (was never meant to be a secret in the first place like the very few alluded to awhile back). And like what EvilD said, G10 isn't a bad thing at all. I mean, making it complete CF is an option too but it would make it that much more expensive. Im good either way, but gotta do an eyeroll :rolleyes: for those that are gonna say they wont buy it because its a laminate; they may be the reason why we'll never see it.
 
I like a smooth Carbon Fiber, but I'm not crazy about the look of the Taiwan stuff myself, but thats just me. I know many think it looks better.

I've seen pics of CF knives from Golden that were sanded down, and thought those looked great. I woud love to see that done, but think most would rather have the textured CF like they now use.

My favorite CF is smooth without a textured look/feel.
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I would love to have the basket weave CF as an option on more knives. Regardless of what others may say, I consider it an upgrade over G10, and certainly an upgrade over FRN, no contest. Imagine a Delica FFG with the basket weave CF, that would be a huge winner in the lineup!
 
Ken44 said:
I like a smooth Carbon Fiber, but I'm not crazy about the look of the Taiwan stuff myself, but thats just me. I know many think it looks better.

I've seen pics of CF knives from Golden that were sanded down, and thought those looked great. I woud love to see that done, but think most would rather have the textured CF like they now use.

My favorite CF is smooth without a textured look/feel.
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You know, I didn't used to like smooth CF, but I've become very appreciative of it as of late. That being said, I don't know how I would like a Para-2 in smooth-CF (I'm actually sort of curious as to if I'll like the upcoming Ti version that's being talked about).
 
The Gayle Bradley is my go-to knife and it's in my pocket about 95% of the time, so I'd love to see the same carbon fiber texturing used on Golden models.
 
Would be cool to see these scales on a PM2, even a sprint, maybe with M4. Sure, send me 2 of them. ;)
 
I think this would be awesome as I just love the feel of those CF Laminate scales.

I'm also a sucker for the semi-textured Silver Twill Glass Fiber that's on the Spyderco Air and would own more with this material. I'd also go for it in different colors. =]
 
The silver twill glass fiber just kills the air for me, I like the knifes ergonomics but I can't get over that silver twill. Will probably pick one up sometime and replace the scales with G10 or carbon fiber. Same reason I didn't pick up the Nishjin R, just couldn't get over the handle scales.
 
Umm What? From a use perspective, its a gents folder, why on earth would it even matter if its real cf or glass fiber twill?
 
EZ Bake said:
This is more a "Please consider this", but I'm honestly curious. With the success of the Gayle Bradley and Sage 1 (and their uber-grippy very cool basket-weave Carbon Fiber laminate-layer scales), is it possible to get this material onto a Golden-made knife (or is this material exclusive to Taiwan)?

The reason I ask is that it would be absolutely awesome to see these scales on a Para-2, or Millie, or Manix, etc...

I know this has been talked about before, but I don't think I've ever heard a definitive answer and I was just feeling curious right now. If it can't be answered, then no big deal but if it's possible, then that will at least keep my hopes up for a future PM-2 in Basket-weave CF.

I'd almost take out a loan to get some dealer-exclusive runs made in that and some cool steel if it were possible.
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EXCELLENT suggestion/question!! I love the stuff and would really like to see it on a PM2.
 
I personally think it looks ugly. That is just my personal opinion and I would rather put a material on it that has more appeal to me. I don't like any of the glass fiber scale materials used on Spydercos, it just looks and feels cheap to me in hand. I could really care less what material is used if I like how it looks and it doesn't affect function. Which the glass fiber twill certainly does not affect function. All I am talking about is looks. Heck, when I get around to buying one and changing things out I might go upscale and use some burled ironwood.

neffarious said:
Umm What? From a use perspective, its a gents folder, why on earth would it even matter if its real cf or glass fiber twill?
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I thought we were talkin about the laminate CF on the Sage and GB?

I never held an Air, looks ok to me though.
 
Bull Mountain Custom said:
I personally think it looks ugly. That is just my personal opinion and I would rather put a material on it that has more appeal to me. I don't like any of the glass fiber scale materials used on Spydercos, it just looks and feels cheap to me in hand.
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You are not alone. I think the "carbon fiber" from taiwan looks cheap and ugly. Maybe it's a nice looking scale material but it is nothing compared to the real deal. You just have to look at the picture Ken44 posted or cf other makers use. Then I look at my sage and think "What's this?"

I think the cf on the dodo is a step in the right direction.
 
I personally can't stand that peel-ply carbon fiber. I think it's hideous, and I love carbon fiber on knives. I was going to buy the Sage 1 and the Gayle Bradley, but I learned that they were both peel-ply. I love the designs, but I can't stand grippy carbon fiber. It feels so cheap.
 
shawn_ray said:
You are not alone. I think the "carbon fiber" from taiwan looks cheap and ugly. Maybe it's a nice looking scale material but it is nothing compared to the real deal. You just have to look at the picture Ken44 posted or cf other makers use. Then I look at my sage and think "What's this?"

I think the cf on the dodo is a step in the right direction.
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He's talking about the glass fiber twill material, not the CF on that post.

knife2Agunfight said:
I personally can't stand that peel-ply carbon fiber. I think it's hideous, and I love carbon fiber on knives. I was going to buy the Sage 1 and the Gayle Bradley, but I learned that they were both peel-ply. I love the designs, but I can't stand grippy carbon fiber. It feels so cheap.
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It's not peel ply. The CF on the S90v sprints are examples of peel ply.
 
100% correct Neffarious and FCM415. My comments only pertain to the glass fiber twill. I love the carbon fiber laminate on the Gayle Bradley and Sage 1!
 
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