SAR-3 LE - Micarta or G10??

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I am pulling the trigger tonight on this knife. I've seen too much, and can wait no longer to own a Busse. Between all the picture threads and high acclaims, I've got to have one. I'll start with this EDC model.

However, the BUSSE store has two versions - Canvas Micarta and G10 (both black). I know what they are, but I wanted to get your opinions on which handle is better paired to this knife.

For those of you who have both types on a small knife, which do you prefer?

Thanks in advance for your help!

-Rich
 
Yeah, no doubt.... that's just a little embarrassing - mis-spelling micarta on a knife forum...:foot:
 
I got the G10 and love it, just depends on if you want a rough or smooth textured scales, it is a awesome blade, either way.
 
Even though G10 is more resistant to fluids/chemicals and is arguably more durable, I just prefer the feel and look of Micarta.
 
stricknine said:
I got the G10 and love it, just depends on if you want a rough or smooth textured scales, it is a awesome blade, either way.
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Thanks for the input. I'm going Busse for the indestructable-type steel it uses. The reputation for what this steel can do amazes me. So with the SAR-3 being much thinner and smaller, how tough is this knife? Will it still hold up to some major abuse and keep it's edge?..
 
LightGuy said:
Thanks for the input. I'm going Busse for the indestructable-type steel it uses. The reputation for what this steel can do amazes me. So with the SAR-3 being much thinner and smaller, how tough is this knife? Will it still hold up to some major abuse and keep it's edge?..
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I've batoned through some hard oak with mine and it kept it's shaving edge. Also made a lot a fuzzy sticks with it and once again, held its edge.

INFI is INFI

Oh, go with micarta
 
Dood, the only thing that I know that a Busse knife can't do is float...



LightGuy said:
Thanks for the input. I'm going Busse for the indestructable-type steel it uses. The reputation for what this steel can do amazes me. So with the SAR-3 being much thinner and smaller, how tough is this knife? Will it still hold up to some major abuse and keep it's edge?..
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M67 said:
I've batoned through some hard oak with mine and it kept it's shaving edge. Also made a lot a fuzzy sticks with it and once again, held its edge.

INFI is INFI

Oh, go with micarta
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stricknine said:
Dood, the only thing that I know that a Busse knife can't do is float...
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Awesome...that makes me feel good about getting this one then! I like the fact that I'll be able to use it more often due to it's pocketable size.

Interesting - so far more of you lean toward micarta (the cheaper one)...must be the feel.
 
LightGuy said:
Thanks for the input. I'm going Busse for the indestructable-type steel it uses. The reputation for what this steel can do amazes me. So with the SAR-3 being much thinner and smaller, how tough is this knife? Will it still hold up to some major abuse and keep it's edge?..
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Keep in mind that .16" (a little over 5/32") isn't all that thin - especially when you compare it to similarly sized knives from other makers. It's just thin by Busse standards.;) Plus you also have to keep in mind that the SAR-3's blade carries it's thickness pretty close to the point and has a convex edge which all add up to a pretty tough little package.

Here's a shot of a SAR-3 and a Boss Street (which is about .22 in.).

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canvas micarta:
-grippier
-pourous, may retain fluids
-visible grains
-less consistent coloring throughout, blk micarta is actually grey in appearance

g10:
-smoother
-consistent coloring throughout, blk g10 is blk in appearance


both are very durable. even if you intentionally try and break the scales, you have your work cut out for you.

i prefer the look and consistency of g10.
 
excellent observation and very true, g-10 v micarta

thanks for your EOW recognition from one of the "Thin Blue Line" retired from my first 30, now working for a 501c-3 Gang Invest. Assoc.

MORIMOTOM said:
canvas micarta:
-grippier
-pourous, may retain fluids
-visible grains
-less consistent coloring throughout, blk micarta is actually grey in appearance

g10:
-smoother
-consistent coloring throughout, blk g10 is blk in appearance


both are very durable. even if you intentionally try and break the scales, you have your work cut out for you.

i prefer the look and consistency of g10.
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Micarta all the way. G10 is nice to look at but for a user, I prefer Micarta.
 
MORIMOTOM said:
canvas micarta:
-grippier
-pourous, may retain fluids
-visible grains
-less consistent coloring throughout, blk micarta is actually grey in appearance

g10:
-smoother
-consistent coloring throughout, blk g10 is blk in appearance


both are very durable. even if you intentionally try and break the scales, you have your work cut out for you.

i prefer the look and consistency of g10.
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One more thing for this... Micarta is slightly lighter weight.
 
I prefer G10 over Micarta but there isn't that much difference.

I like the black to actually be black though.
 
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