Some Questions on Bark River Knives

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I am looking at getting a set of barkies (Northstar, OMF, Micro and Mini Canadians) to commemorate the passing of my mom. The only catch is that I want blue handles on all of these knives. My question is have any of you out there in knife land had any experience with their Blue River Agate or Blue Glow G10. I am looking for info on durability, grip or lack thereof, and any other factors that you may have info on. If anybody has used their banded Malachite info would be appreciated. I will use these knives but most likely not abuse them. I assume that the grips will be fairly slick but the handle design of at least the canadians may offset this.
thanks

 

[phatch]

Mike guarantees handles same as the knife. If there's a problem, he'll fix it.

Blue-Glo is G10 and is like all other G10. Tough as nails. I have G10 on some of my Barkies and they're all good. He polishes them more than I like but they still grip pretty well.

Phil

 

[knifehound]

I have found G-10 to be a little slicker than micarta, but tough as nails with some cool colors available. Here are a couple of Blue G-10 Bark Rivers for sale that may fit your needs.
http://www.blacksquirrelonline.com/tek9.asp?pg=products&grp=19

 

[puukkoman]

Get in touch with Mike Stewart on the "other" forum. He can and will help you immeasurably.

 

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

Thanks all! I'll get in touch with Mike when I can.

 

[LaBella]

don't count out *cough* Jerzee Devil *cough*to help you with Mike Stewart!

I know him very well and he will help you out no question! :thumbup:

Ron