Survive! Green Canvas vs. Green Linen Micarta... Pics?

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seeingghosts

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First post here, so go easy on me if this has been covered & I missed it ;)

I've fallen for the GSO 4.1 and 3.5 and would like to place a pre-order for one or the other soon, but I can't decide between the Green Canvas Micarta and the OD Green Linen Micarta scales. I'm tracking that the linen has a finer texture, but can't tell from the website pics if the colors are much different.

If you guys have good pics of the two (especially the Linen) I would be forever in your debt!

Any other input regarding Linen vs. Canvas on the GSO series would be appreciated. I only have experience with G10 and Canvas micarta.

Thank you in advance for any and all input! :D
 
I have black Linen and green canvas... so sadly unhelpful on the color difference, I would say they are both nice though as far as tactile sensation.
 
seeingghosts said:
Any other input regarding Linen vs. Canvas on the GSO series would be appreciated. I only have experience with G10 and Canvas micarta.
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I haven't tried the linen micarta from S!K yet, but previous experience with other companies was that linen-micarta, besides being a finer weave, also tended to have a more polished finish than canvas, the result being a prettier but less grippy handle-surface.
 
I have both, and can get some pictures this weekend. I definitely prefer the green canvas. I think the color and texture is nicer.
 
Silver Needle said:
Welcome! Very specific question :)

I only have green canvas... and I'm sure some better pics could pop up here from others, but here's what I got.






http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1244297-Official-SURVIVE!-picture-thread/page12
Also, check out post #226 for an outdoor shot when she was brand new.
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The texture of the canvas micarta in these pics and others I've seen has me leaning in that direction.... Gorgeous! Thanks for the response!

chiral.grolim said:
I haven't tried the linen micarta from S!K yet, but previous experience with other companies was that linen-micarta, besides being a finer weave, also tended to have a more polished finish than canvas, the result being a prettier but less grippy handle-surface.
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This is good info too, and I'm interested in maximum grip as this will most likely become my main hiking / camping blade.

ni1s said:
I have both, and can get some pictures this weekend. I definitely prefer the green canvas. I think the color and texture is nicer.
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I would appreciate any direct comparison pics you can post! :thumbup:
 
Man, looking at my pics it looks like my scales are putting the drab in olive drab. I should put some mineral oil on them.

I have this green canvas and also red linen on another knife. I can say the canvas is far from being polished, but it is not aggressive. The linen feels smooth as you run your fingers on it lightly, but if I really press it makes my thumb kind of skip across the surface because the texture makes enough friction... if that makes any sense.
 
seeingghosts said:
I would appreciate any direct comparison pics you can post! :thumbup:
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Here are two comparison pictures. The first one in their "natural state" after been used for a while. The other one when they're freshly oiled. The 3.5 is OD green linen micarta, and the 4.1 is green canvas micarta.

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Here is green canvas that I sanded lightly with 400 grit. I modified these handles to meet my personal taste.



 
Not sure if this was covered but I suggest the canvas micarta scales for grip. They are superior to the linen. I think the linen look better but this is a tool not a showcase. You can also buy both and either return the one you don't want or sell it on this forum or on ebay.
 
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