If your not crazy about a paracord wrapped handle, and if your handy you could always make some wooden scales for free.
I made some from an old cutting board.

It's not as nice as micarta, but it could hold you off till you have some spare cash for micarta.
I have some olive drab/camo G10 on the way to make another set for mine.
The G10 was less than $7, and I should have enough for 2 set in case I mess up.
I made some from an old cutting board.

It's not as nice as micarta, but it could hold you off till you have some spare cash for micarta.
I have some olive drab/camo G10 on the way to make another set for mine.
The G10 was less than $7, and I should have enough for 2 set in case I mess up.