G-10, I'm over it

[Sheltie]

Is anybody becoming bored with G-10? I think it serves it purpose well but I'm just ready for something new. Has anyone heard of any newer handle material coming out?

I guess I'm just looking for something less tactical and more classy or sharp looking.

Titanium is ok but I wish makers would do more than just make it a slab. Chris Reeve doing the inlays is a nice touch.

 

[cubby]

there are alot of more dressy options out there than g10. g10 is first and foremost DURABLE. not really made to be super attractive. masecraft has some really nice stuff when used on knives. but the more exotic and dressed upi you make something, the less durable it becomes.

 

[Sheltie]

I see manufactures changing the steel and geometry of knives but I think the next big thing will be handle material.

 

[cubby]

I see manufactures changing the steel and geometry of knives but I think the next big thing will be handle material.

i don't know..... the knife industry didn't invent g10. i think it was NASA or a contractor there of. it was in use in the aerospace industry far before knives (floor of the space shuttle, ect)... i don't see any deficiences in g10 for knives, so i doubt a company will sink funds into a part of a product which won't SIGNIFIGANTLY improve the ability of the knife. the STEEL makes a big difference on different jobs, the handle treatment for g10 can be CHANGED to met different tasks. more grip, less grip.. a steel can't change properties to met each task... the g10 can....

might not be pretty, but there are other materials for that.. i have a friend who goes by "Sweet".... his name is ben. he is making some VERY cool looking materials that are resin based. very cool stuff.

 

[Sheltie]

Maybe you could talk Sweet into showing off some of his skills.

I have a Joel Bolden knife he did with resin and blue jean material. The handle material has actually gotten more friendly as I use it.

Hey Cubby here is a hint:

D2 steel
Sharp looking slabs (maybe from Sweet)
Left hand sheath

 

[grunt soldier]

i personally love g10 but to each his own they can do some stuff with it lol

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but if your looking for you next/new handle material its already been found lol. check out this stuff and his work

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[TiminMishawaka]

Has anyone heard of any newer handle material coming out?

Wood

 

[Sheltie]

Wood

 

[TiminMishawaka]

No joke. Try desert ironwood.

 

[Whosyer]

How about composite rubber ?
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Although personally, I'm a big fan of the highly stabilized box elder burls.
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[Yoder]

I prefer horn.

 

[cubby]

I prefer horn.

for looks or function?

 

[TiminMishawaka]

I prefer horn.

I've seen lousy horn work that makes the material look terrible....and I've had the chance to hold an Ed Fowler sheep horn handled knife once. That's one of those materials that done wrong is ridiculous and done right is amazing.