What is a 'G10' Benchmade?

[Deaf_Smith]

I was at this pawnshop...

And there was this Benchmade Nimravus fixed blade knife. Now googling I found the handle looked just like a 'Nimravus g10'.. with a ridiculous price ( I paid $70 for the knife and this cool benchmade kyndex sheath with a thumb lock on it.)

So is the handle what makes it a 'G10'?


Thanks!

 

[hhmoore]

G10 is a material used for knife scales...

I still sort of regret not grabbing a Nimravus while they were more readily available. Screw that guy guy, though
(You shouldn't post links to live auctions - read the Rules)

 

[Deaf_Smith]

Scales on the handle?

Thanks.

 

[Silent H]

Yes, the two sides of the handle that are screwed on to the blade are called handle scales. In this case they are made of G10, a highly compressed fiberglass material that is very tough and strong.