Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
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Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Curious to see where the votes fall.
I own 5 Spyders with Bi-directional FRN (both Golden and Seki models) and 1 with Volcano (Pacific Salt.)
I think I prefer the Volcano grip. It feels a bit less harsh and plasticy (if that makes sense) while still being extremely grippy. To me it feels a bit friendlier in the hand than the Bi-directional.
What is your preference?
I own 5 Spyders with Bi-directional FRN (both Golden and Seki models) and 1 with Volcano (Pacific Salt.)
I think I prefer the Volcano grip. It feels a bit less harsh and plasticy (if that makes sense) while still being extremely grippy. To me it feels a bit friendlier in the hand than the Bi-directional.
What is your preference?
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Bidirectional
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
I voted bi-directional, but I don't have a strong preference. I like the grip on the Pac Salt just fine, although I probably like the Delica style a bit more. What I do really prefer is the seki city frn over the golden frn. Somehow it just feel softer to me. Maybe it's contouring, maybe it's better ergos for my hand, maybe it's all in my head.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
You left off the scale pattern as found on the Caly Jr.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
the Chap LW as well. I like em all, but the bidirectional is my favorite.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
The bidirectional pattern on the para 3 lightweight is also shallower than the other models with bidirectional frn.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Whatever the one is on the para 3 LW and chapparal, those are my favs
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Honestly liked the old native frn style it was grippy without being sharp
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Technically, those are still considered bidirectional patterns.steelcity16 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 30, 2019 10:20 pm
the Chap LW as well. I like em all, but the bidirectional is my favorite.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Voted bi-directional (Endura 4, Dragonfly 2, Native 5, Byrds). The extra traction is a bonus and I've never felt discomfort. My only experience with volcano texture was in a first gen Delica, and I consider the bi-directional texture a huge improvement.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Picked Volcano. It's a tie for me between volcano and "fish scale" though. Bi-directional is a bit too aggressive for my taste. It's by no means a deal breaker, but if i could choose i wouldn't choose bi-directional.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
I love textured FRN generally, but WHICH exact pattern does not matter to me a whole lot...
That being said: If an otherwise exact identical knife came both in bidirectional and Volcano I´d go bidirectional.
And if the otherwise exact identical knife came both in Seki (Endura) and Taichung (Chap) bidirectional texture I´d go Taichung.
That being said: If an otherwise exact identical knife came both in bidirectional and Volcano I´d go bidirectional.
And if the otherwise exact identical knife came both in Seki (Endura) and Taichung (Chap) bidirectional texture I´d go Taichung.
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- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Yeah I know there are other patterns; I just wanted it to be between the two.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Yeah I like Volcano as well, I like my Goddard's grip a lot.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
This poll is too vague, to provide any worthwile data.
Fish scales and the Chap's FRN are my favorite.
Fish scales and the Chap's FRN are my favorite.
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Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Volcano. Grippy while never feeling abrasive. Feels fine IWB, while bi-directional can be a bit irritant carried that way.
Re: Which FRN pattern do you prefer?
Have both, but prefer bidirectional slightly more.
While each fulfills its purpose, I actually prefer the visual simplicity of G10/CF/Micarta, but not so much that I avoid FRN in whatever pattern.
While each fulfills its purpose, I actually prefer the visual simplicity of G10/CF/Micarta, but not so much that I avoid FRN in whatever pattern.
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