I have been "into" knives for 60 + years and my original favorite handle material was Stag. Still is but almost no one handles their knives with it today. Sad as it is so gorgeous.
My favorite handle material right now is carbon fiber! I love how it is a strong material but also very lightweight. I also really like the texture of cf handles and the more fancy versions of carbon fiber are also really cool!
I like the look of carbon fibre too, got it on a Spyderco Tenacious part serrated, only thing is it’s not grippy as it’s very smooth, does look great though.
Micarta is my favorite. Doesn't slip when it gets wet and forms a patina for lack of a better word. Also extremely durable. I've never seen it warp as you said.
I mainly carry fixed blade knives and have come to love a leather wrap. My newest biltong has a leather wrapped horn. This thing is heaven in the hand!!! My other fixed blades i have sanded down whatever handle on them and wrapped with a slightly padded leather. Done right with the right leather they are great in a bare hand as well as with gloves, wet or dry.
@@BladeHQ i love it, you have to do a little up keep of course. Treat the leather and all of that. But it holds up amazingly and only lolks better with age and work.
I've ordered a number of knives from you and have one on backorder right now. Your video's are great in teaching everyone including me all we need to know about them. I like the micarta grip feel if that is a thing.
Most definitely G10, because it tends to be able to take everything I put my knives through! Also, from what I’ve seen so far, it tends to age will, but as the old saying goes, only time will tell!😊🗡️
I agree, my favourite is G10 too, good weight, durable, waterproof, looks great on my Spydercos. On a bushcraft knife I’d say it’s definitely got to be wood though, just looks and feels right.
Excellent video. We discuss steel options all the time but handles need some lovin' too. My favourite 'user knife' material is G10 because of generally lower price, range of colours, strength, wear resistance and milling/moulding options. Micarta is close behind - what it lacks in terms of resilience (compared to G10) it makes up for in textural appearance. However, when it comes to display knives and collectables, I just go with what looks best!! Sharp blades all.
Just put together my first ESEE Izula. S35VN with the Double Red Micarta extended scales by The Knife Connection. In general I’m very big on G10 over essentially anything else. Spyderco’s peel ply G10 is course and grippy, great for work. WE/Civivi might actually have the nicest G10 in terms of quality and in hand feel.
@@BladeHQ They are of a notably high quality and the whole knife suddenly feels very premium. Tons of colour and pattern options in both micarta and G10. Gonna build a G10 one too at some point. If you’re on the fence, I would highly recommend
During your sale I bought the limited edition Mini Adamas. My first knife with Micarta. Your discussion has me concerned. Maybe 2 weeks before that I bought a Spyderco Autonomy with G10, my first G10. The knife I have carried for years is a Reeves Sabenza. The titanium has weathered nicely.
My favorite handle material is carbon fiber. It’s beautiful to look at, light, strong, and you can do lots of different finishes and colors (fat carbon, forged carbon, dyed twill weave etc) followed closely by titanium, and then micarta. Specifically burlap micarta. Just something about burlap micarta I really enjoy.
I've been only into knifes for a short period of time but my favorite it's probably iodized iron, since it's almost stainless and it's what I have on most of my knives. Thank you for the video :))
I definitely have my fair share of all of these materials. Bone is pretty great on oldschool pinned construction knives, but I find it's a little too easy to crack either at the factory or for the end user if screws are in the mix. The reinforced injection molded plastics can be great, but I do find them to be much better with steel liners, like the Spyderco Delica/Endura. There's been some popular models without those liners (Benchmade Bugout, Hogue Deka, ActaNonVerba A100, etc.) that don't feel nearly as structurally sound. While they're probably strong enough to withstand anything you'll throw at them, I prefer G10 for those linerless applications since they flex and warp much less.
That copper on that Kershaw looks Amazing to me but dont listen to me I am a knife addict but I can admit it that is the 1st step but I will Never change 👊🏼
my favorite handle materials is wood and micarta why because I can shape them to fit my small hand even the factory stuff I can usually tweak a little to fit the weird shape of my hands ❤❤❤
****7:10**** - CF, which isn't difficult to scratch, will crack if merely scratched. If it cracks, it'll then break. At least when it's a section of stressed carbon fiber, under load. Thankfully, and in contrast to many of the myriad structural uses of CF in motor vehicles & bicycles, essentially all knives equipped or, more commonly, adorned with carbon fiber parts aren't using the material in such a way that cosmetic scratches would cause a self-destruct scenario.
I’ve had titanium in my body so that was 17 and after that I’ve had a couple other dynamic surgeries that have involve titanium so therefore I have a titanium complex!
Please reprimand whoever makes your thumbnails. There shouldn't be an apostrophe in "handles." Or at least send them back to elementary school English/language arts lol.
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I have been "into" knives for 60 + years and my original favorite handle material was Stag. Still is but almost no one handles their knives with it today. Sad as it is so gorgeous.
Thanks for the breakdown guys 👍 educating your customers is a win win for everybody.. well done
My favorite handle material right now is carbon fiber! I love how it is a strong material but also very lightweight. I also really like the texture of cf handles and the more fancy versions of carbon fiber are also really cool!
I like the look of carbon fibre too, got it on a Spyderco Tenacious part serrated, only thing is it’s not grippy as it’s very smooth, does look great though.
Micarta is my favorite. Doesn't slip when it gets wet and forms a patina for lack of a better word. Also extremely durable. I've never seen it warp as you said.
Initially I was drawn to micarta, but I'm definitely a G10 convert these days. I have a lovely Boker with black G10 and it looks so classy.
I mainly carry fixed blade knives and have come to love a leather wrap. My newest biltong has a leather wrapped horn. This thing is heaven in the hand!!!
My other fixed blades i have sanded down whatever handle on them and wrapped with a slightly padded leather.
Done right with the right leather they are great in a bare hand as well as with gloves, wet or dry.
I've never experienced a leather wrap for real-world use, but I think I might have to now! -George
@@BladeHQ i love it, you have to do a little up keep of course. Treat the leather and all of that. But it holds up amazingly and only lolks better with age and work.
Clear, concise, straight to the point and much better than the banter videos. Nicely done!
Sir, you are very good at what you do! I appreciate your “rat-a-tat-tat” presentation. Very crisp, very entertaining. Keep up the fine work!
My favorite handle material is cocobolo on the Buck 119 or 105
I've ordered a number of knives from you and have one on backorder right now. Your video's are great in teaching everyone including me all we need to know about them. I like the micarta grip feel if that is a thing.
Most definitely G10, because it tends to be able to take everything I put my knives through! Also, from what I’ve seen so far, it tends to age will, but as the old saying goes, only time will tell!😊🗡️
Pthspefically? Great video! Love your folks shop on YT channel, thanks for the great work!
That micarta on the White River looks well aged. Love it
I agree, my favourite is G10 too, good weight, durable, waterproof, looks great on my Spydercos. On a bushcraft knife I’d say it’s definitely got to be wood though, just looks and feels right.
Excellent video. We discuss steel options all the time but handles need some lovin' too. My favourite 'user knife' material is G10 because of generally lower price, range of colours, strength, wear resistance and milling/moulding options. Micarta is close behind - what it lacks in terms of resilience (compared to G10) it makes up for in textural appearance. However, when it comes to display knives and collectables, I just go with what looks best!! Sharp blades all.
Hey, I have quite a bit of experience with FR4, and you really don't want it for a knife handle, unless you like fiberglass splinters, you do you.
Just put together my first ESEE Izula. S35VN with the Double Red Micarta extended scales by The Knife Connection. In general I’m very big on G10 over essentially anything else. Spyderco’s peel ply G10 is course and grippy, great for work. WE/Civivi might actually have the nicest G10 in terms of quality and in hand feel.
How do you like those TKC handles? I've been looking at throwing some on my Izula, I think they look incredible! -George
@@BladeHQ They are of a notably high quality and the whole knife suddenly feels very premium. Tons of colour and pattern options in both micarta and G10. Gonna build a G10 one too at some point. If you’re on the fence, I would highly recommend
During your sale I bought the limited edition Mini Adamas. My first knife with Micarta. Your discussion has me concerned. Maybe 2 weeks before that I bought a Spyderco Autonomy with G10, my first G10. The knife I have carried for years is a Reeves Sabenza. The titanium has weathered nicely.
The Mini Adamas has full steel liners, so no need to worry about the Micarta! And there is nothing more beautiful than a well-worn Sebenza! -George
One of the best presented & educational vid from Blade HQ. Cowabunga mate.!
My favorite handle material is carbon fiber. It’s beautiful to look at, light, strong, and you can do lots of different finishes and colors (fat carbon, forged carbon, dyed twill weave etc) followed closely by titanium, and then micarta. Specifically burlap micarta. Just something about burlap micarta I really enjoy.
I've been only into knifes for a short period of time but my favorite it's probably iodized iron, since it's almost stainless and it's what I have on most of my knives. Thank you for the video :))
I definitely have my fair share of all of these materials. Bone is pretty great on oldschool pinned construction knives, but I find it's a little too easy to crack either at the factory or for the end user if screws are in the mix.
The reinforced injection molded plastics can be great, but I do find them to be much better with steel liners, like the Spyderco Delica/Endura. There's been some popular models without those liners (Benchmade Bugout, Hogue Deka, ActaNonVerba A100, etc.) that don't feel nearly as structurally sound. While they're probably strong enough to withstand anything you'll throw at them, I prefer G10 for those linerless applications since they flex and warp much less.
Stacked birch bark makes a nice handle to.
I've got knives of nearly all of the above, but lately I've become a fan of Ultem.
That copper on that Kershaw looks Amazing to me but dont listen to me I am a knife addict but I can admit it that is the 1st step but I will Never change 👊🏼
agree with G-10.. My favorite also
my favorite handle materials is wood and micarta why because I can shape them to fit my small hand even the factory stuff I can usually tweak a little to fit the weird shape of my hands ❤❤❤
Another hit George thanks!
I really think we need to bring back WOW , pretty please? 😉🗡️🔜
I love my Spyderco PM2 blackened blade with copper scales.
My favourite handle material is magnesium, both strong and light at the same time
Got one of those delicas for the 20th aniversary sale.
Great, great, great, now, we know !
G10 is my favorite....
I've seen a few camel bone handles
Micarta
Can you make a guide a blade types, or if you do can you drop me the link?
Natural G-10 is my favorite. Besides being a good and comfortable, I can make it any color I want to if RIT carries it.
You could probably even mix the Rit dyes to make more colors too! -George
@@BladeHQ Guilty as charged.
for the look, i'd prefer metal but for utilization, i like micarta and wood better because my hands sweat a lot and handle becomes slippery.
You can anodize aluminum at home. It’s just a different process than titanium.
Do y’all have some of them case in stock
I’m a fan of carbon fiber
****7:10**** - CF, which isn't difficult to scratch, will crack if merely scratched. If it cracks, it'll then break. At least when it's a section of stressed carbon fiber, under load.
Thankfully, and in contrast to many of the myriad structural uses of CF in motor vehicles & bicycles, essentially all knives equipped or, more commonly, adorned with carbon fiber parts aren't using the material in such a way that cosmetic scratches would cause a self-destruct scenario.
Hi there do you ship worldwide?
I’ve had titanium in my body so that was 17 and after that I’ve had a couple other dynamic surgeries that have involve titanium so therefore I have a titanium complex!
Wood handles, Opinel🎉
#knifebroth
Ultem????
When you have steel scales you definitely need to watch out for jet fuel though
Knife soup?😦
“ however many kinds of trees there are is how many kinds of wood there is” a truer sentence never spoken 0:54
Not seeing stacked leather in front of you. About as classic as you can get.
Unicorn horn feels the best in my extra extra soft hands.
Take out the bone? Just boil the entire knife 😅 that'll be a good source of iron 😎
Please reprimand whoever makes your thumbnails. There shouldn't be an apostrophe in "handles." Or at least send them back to elementary school English/language arts lol.