This plague that went down upon us called g10

gazaati said:
Am only kidding with you :)
Not that your wife inst attractive or anything...
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But I'm not kidding. I really will take all those nasty, evil, soulless, ugly knives off your hand.

Ok, bro, you had your chance. Now you have to live with them.
 
shangchi108 said:
But I'm not kidding. I really will take all those nasty, evil, soulless, ugly knives off your hand.

Ok, bro, you had your chance. Now you have to live with them.
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Very generous of you but I cant take advantage of generous men. :D
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You serious about shipping your wife........DUDE. :D
 
I would hate aluminum handles. Variety is good, just not aluminum.
 
I'll take the knives and the wife an leave everyone happy :D

I will say that I never got the police due to the weight of the metal handles and how slippery they could get. For what I use that style knife for I much prefer G10 over most other materials. And 4 way clip holes are a must for work knives for me.

I would agree that aftermarket modding is your best way out of this one...
 
Easy said:
Wow, someone dislikes black g-10? I thought people only complained about foliage green g-10... ;)
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Well, there are at least two. I'm no fan of the way Spyderco G-10 in any flavor looks. Truth is, there's no "universally loved" handle material anymore than there is a universally loved anything else.

On the other hand, G-10 is a sensible choice from Spyderco's perspective, since it offers strength, reasonably light weight, excellent traction, and does not push the price point too high. It also appears to sell well, while almost all the coated aluminum handled models have sold poorly. Not surprising when you consider that Tufram/Almite coated aluminum tends to cost more, offers less traction, and is more easily damaged. Not to mention that any damage it sustains is very visible and impossible to correct. So I can't fault Spyderco for going with a proven performer.

As for 4 way clips, I no real need for them myself, as I tend to take the clip off any knife I carry and just drop the darn thing in my pocket. But, if a knife is going to have one, it makes sense to provide the maximum possible carry options, so 4 way makes sense, at least on knives with hand-neutral locks like the Police III.

I agree with yablanowitz that, if one likes the overall design of a knife, but has very strong preferences regarding things that can easily be changed "aftermarket", engaging the services of a craftsman like STR allows you to solve the problem rather than just "bitching" about it. I know that's what I plan to do with my Police III, if I decide I want to carry one. I'll have it rebuilt with scale material I find attractive, no clip mounting holes, and perhaps even front bolsters. :D

gazaati said:
The new police reminds me of the mnandi , only much better looking. Imagain the police3 with nice wood or bone
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Honestly, as much as I love bark ivory, I find that "pre-shaped blobby" style of scales to be unattractive and cheap looking. While I know the ones on CRK knives are actually set into the handle, they still look like they're just glued on.

Paul
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gazaati said:
I have a drawer full of great knives with great design that look the same all black friking g10. Have no soul or personality.
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It's funny you say "soul",while talking about a mass-produced tool. I look at and appreciate G10 for the basic, no-frills, utilitarian material it is. And THAT IS why I love it for knife handles. If you really want a knife with "soul", (not a concept I believe in all when applied to objects) It might be time for a custom.
 
Hi Gazaati,

Our G-10 is generally custom made so specialty colors are slow in coming. Fairly large amounts need to be made and that means "lotsa" knives with the same colors. We've got a few colors now with a few more on the way. Probably a dark blue will be next, which could work for a large folder.

Our forte is reliable-high-performance. We do make some pretty knives with natural handles, but they're ususally not large aggresive folders.

You will see more "nice" handle materials in the new "Slipit's" coming out in the future.

Hard core knives need hard core materials. Of course there is sould in the hi-tech materials, it's just a little different than found in ivory or wood.

The "soul" of hi-tech materials like G-10, H1, ZDP, Titanium, carbon fiber, etc is found in the performance. That appreciation of the "spirit" comes out in time, after use. It's saying, you can depend on me! I'm there for you no matter what! It's a different kind of soul, but soul non the less.

sal
 
Sal Glesser said:
The "soul" of hi-tech materials like G-10, H1, ZDP, Titanium, carbon fiber, etc is found in the performance. That appreciation of the "spirit" comes out in time, after use. It's saying, you can depend on me! I'm there for you no matter what! It's a different kind of soul, but soul non the less.
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Well said.
 
I think he is right in a way. Micart alway looked better than G10 and
came in many colors. Plus it's just as good in any condition. Any reason makers
don't use it much anymore ?
 
To the OP; I hear you on the aesthetics front, but it's been my impression all along that Spyderco really wasn't interested in "good looking." Sure, some of their knives are pretty, but that's either an accident or because they were designed by people named Bob or Ed :p I agree with flipe8, you might be better served by going custom or semi-production.
 
sc1966 said:
I think he is right in a way. Micart alway looked better than G10 and
came in many colors. Plus it's just as good in any condition. Any reason makers
don't use it much anymore ?
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The knife industry (in modern industrial countries) seems to be driven by the latest fad in what is the best, most durable, most stainless, toughest, longest edge holding, most exotic, etc. Fact is, most of the third world uses knives way more then we do. They use some pretty cheap stuff, and they seem to do just fine with it. Most of us will never use any knife to the degree that someone making a living working on a plantation in South America will use their machete. But owning a knife with the best steel, made from state-of-the-art materials, is like owning a Porsche. NO ONE "needs" a Porsche, but they are fun to drive and even more fun to be seen in, and that's what it's really all about.

Micarta is not only an ideal material for knife handles, it's overkill! And G10, which is a type of Micarta, is even more overkill. I think, 3000 years from now, they are likely to find Micarta handles in archeological digs in almost pristine shape, attached to badly corroded "stainless" blades. But, in answer to your question, it's simply not as "fashionable" at this time as G10. That's the only reason I can think of that anyone would want to use G10 over, say, linen Micarta. Linen Micarta is more beautiful, just as durable, definitely more comfortable to the hand, and cheaper, but it's passe.

The good news is, fashion repeats itself, and things make comebacks. And Micarta's reputation isn't just hype. It really is as good as people say it is. Better than probably anyone needs. Once the G10 fad dies down, maybe you'll see more of it soon (unless they invent something else that's trendy and just as good).
 
USSR said:
To the OP; I hear you on the aesthetics front, but it's been my impression all along that Spyderco really wasn't interested in "good looking." Sure, some of their knives are pretty, but that's either an accident or because they were designed by people named Bob or Ed :p I agree with flipe8, you might be better served by going custom or semi-production.
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And that's what I like about Spyderco. It's always been about form following function, though I'm sure Sal has made business decisions where making a profit was just as high a consideration as making a high quality functional knife. That's why they got David Yellowhorse to embellish their knives back in the eighties. Gotta make some eye candy to go with the work knives.
 
gazaati,

i love varied colors and handle materials as well. love my fg millie and para, and am looking to pick up an atr. and yes, black g10 doesnt have much personality.

however, consider the name of the knife, "police". police officers tend to have as few things that reflect light, such as a knife clip or scale, as possible on their uniforms. when one removes an aluminum scaled knife in a low light situation, it is easily seen, regardless of the reasons for taking it out.

blk g10 is durable, weather proof, light, and most importantly, covert.

just something to think about.
 
I prefer G-10 over any other handle material Spyderco uses (with the possible exception of the textured CF on the Sage). It's tough, stain resistant, and the grippiness is just right for me. I'd prefer dark blue over black, but it looks like that's coming down the road.

Judging from the sales of G-10 Spyders, I think there are others who agree with me ;) G-10 is not just a fad; people like it 'cause it works.

Tom
 
gazaati said:
Just to nag a little about the new police. With every great spiderco there must be some nagging. We cant loose this great tradition. What a great design the p3 is.

I would love this knife in some coloured aluminium slaps on the handle instead of g10. I would prefer bone or wood even more but I know that this will cost too much to be profitable for spyderco. Maybe a sprint run. Maybe some smooth white mcarta or blue. WITH OUT THE 4 WAY CLIP HOLES.

Aluminium should not cost too much more than g10. I am sooooooooo sick of g10. I have a drawer full of great knives with great design that look the same all black friking g10. Have no soul or personality.

This plague that went down upon us called g10. Easy to work with, easy to machine, very hard working. It possessed the souls of knife makers.

With all my respect to g10 lovers.
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I much prefer G-10 handles to aluminium or stainless steel on all my Spydercos.

I have a Police 3. I love the G-10 handle. The only older Police models I own have G-10 handles too (a PE & a SE). I never owned a metal handled Police.
 
batosai117 said:
I'm actually happy that the new Police will have G-10 handles as opposed to the metal ones. The reason I never bought the older version was because it just felt slippery, not to mention it gets hotter than a monkey's ass in heat when left in the sun for more than um.....1 second :eek:.

And the four way clip positions are great for everybody. Not everyone is right handed, I am, but maybe not the next guy. Then, me or the next guy might want tip up or tip down. People still gripe about the Military not having left or right hand positilities, and even tip up carry options (hopefully soon).
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+100 G-10 is safe, durable and fantastic for knives.
 
I dunno.

I always felt such a great comfort from feeling the weight of the "Police" model in my hand. It was heavy, slim, a little bit slippery no doubt but always a joy to know that I had it on my person. But after 18 years as an EDC I ordered one of the CF Millies, just to try it out, mind you.
I have to admit that after all that time carrying that heavy knife (in a sheath, it was far too heavy to carry in a pocket) unwrapping that CF millie and carrying it around in my pocket made me feel like I was cheating on my wife with a swimsuit model.

Have to agree with you though, don't think I would buy a knife with G-10 scales on it, would be like cheating on my wife with the corner hooker. Just too common.

p.s. CF is luxurious, just like driving a Porsche.
 
I prefer G10 for knife handles (along with other composites, as CF or Micarta)
IMHO Spyderco makes the best G10 in the business
 
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