Real/Genuine MOP question

Perhaps not as fragile as some people might think, but fragile enough. It will chip or crack if knocked about in a pocket. Try a pocket sheath or watch pocket carry.
 
I haven't experienced MOP, but I carry a folder from Mike Aldsorf with black lip pearl inlays quite often. The inlays are still nice and beautiful, in fact, the steel has scratched before the pearl has.

According to Mike, pearl (black lip and MOP) is much more durable than most people think and it doesn't scratch easily.

Pics of said folder (you can see the scratches on the steel, but the inlays look new still):
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Jack Black said:
Perhaps not as fragile as some people might think, but fragile enough. It will chip or crack if knocked about in a pocket. Try a pocket sheath or watch pocket carry.
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No clue but I thought you'd enjoy these Jack and afishhunter. Saw cases and cases of delicate mint MOP knives at a show yesterday.
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This is my Sunday go to meetin' knife. I thought about picking up a leather sleeve, but decided against it. I drop this knife in my pocket, though I do take some care by not carrying it with coins or keys.



No problems so far.
 
Thanks. The Rough Rider stoneworx stockman that came in while I was on the road, has real/genuine MOP inlays. It's nice to know I don't have to worry about damaging it by carrying and using it.
 
The biggest problem I've ever had with pearl, is drilling it. If it doesn't need to be pinned on to something, it's actually quite durable, but once there is a hole in it, it's prone to chipping and cracking. I'd assume that most imported knives would have done away with the pinning process, thus eliminating a lot of the fragility problems associated with older / upper end traditionals with pinned on scales
 
Ryouchijtx said:
No clue but I thought you'd enjoy these Jack and afishhunter. Saw cases and cases of delicate mint MOP knives at a show yesterday.
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Thanks Tim, great-looking Fruit Knives :thumbup:

Out of every five old MOP-handled knife I come across, probably 3 or 4 of them have at least one crack or chip. However, I also come across clearly abused knives, with one or more snapped blades, and yet the MOP covers are still intact.
 
Great display case!!! beautiful.

MOP is one of if not the most stable natural handle material, but it is hard and brittle. It won't move, ever...and if the maker provides true and flat coupling with rigid enough liners and adequately rounds the edges it will last a lifetime and more.
 
My experience mirrors other posters, stable and durable (don't drop it). Mike Alsdorf built me a couple of MOP slipjoints. With his precision fitting, it has been a great cover material. Water doesn't hurt it :)
 
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