Wood vs. Micarta: What's your preference?

[bdmicarta]

Well, check my user name.


Actually I like both. On a user knife I prefer micarta, on a handmade knife I prefer wood.

 

[coloradospyderco]

Wood. I understand it's higher maintenance but nothing beats a nice burl.

H/T coiledwire for his far superior pic of our respective sketchen-enhanced Dominos.

This pictures brings me to tears because of it's beauty. SO NICE!!!

 

[HWF]

I love both. With that said there is a slight preference (for me) with canvas micarta. I love the 'patina' and the other attributes already mentioned.

 

[The Mastiff]

Wood on folders ( Ebony, Kingswood, Cocobolo, Walnut, etc.)

Micarta on fixed blades.Linen or canvas depending on the uses and grip.

I've tried Kinite ( Sp?) recently. Beautiful, dense ( not heavy) , stable stuff. Too slick for me at the grits knife makers have traditionally used. It sure looks good though.

 

[mtangent]

Wood.

 

[nick21]

Wood. I understand it's higher maintenance but nothing beats a nice burl.

H/T coiledwire for his far superior pic of our respective sketchen-enhanced Dominos.

Wow, that's a stunning knife

 

[Big Mike]

Actually I like both.

On a user knife I prefer micarta, on a handmade knife I prefer wood.

I take it you think Handmade knives are not meant to be used.



Big Mike

 

[sabre cat]

Micarta, leather, wood. In that order if it is a work knife.

A show knife? Fancy wood, linen micarta and leather comes up last, although some knives look great in leather.

 

[The_Knife_Man]

Wood looks better. Micarta feels and wears better.

 

[Chris Larrikin]

I have a difficult time making up my mind. I love the look of wood but to me micarta is more practical. I'm currently having a custom camp knife/chopper made up and I specifically asked for two sets of removable scales - one in micarta for when I'm using it and one in wood for show

 

[denko]

+1 for Micarta

 

[Ajack60]

I prefer Micarta. Love the feel and how it has more grip with sweaty hands, also the easiness of washing it clean.

 

[Kloepper Knife Works]

Wood. I understand it's higher maintenance but nothing beats a nice burl.

H/T coiledwire for his far superior pic of our respective sketchen-enhanced Dominos.

That is gorgeous. Flat out, hands down, gorgeous.