What is your favorite handle material?

[charlie]

G-10
was until I received the Kumo. The stingray skin with the epoxy dipped nylon cord really feels good in my hand (will not slip) and looks great! :)
:spyder: Collector #047

[hanswurst]

I like G10 for it's toughness, grip and relatively light weight.

[Hapkidoin]

1st - G10
2'nd - FRN
3'rd - Micarta

[LJK]

Fixed Blades:
1) Ivory Micarta
2) Big Horn Sheep/ any antler
3) Ironwood Burl
.............................
100) FRN

Folders:
1) Stainless Steel
2) Micarta
3) G10
........................
10) FRN
:)

[JD Spydo]

My 3 favorite handle materials are:
1. Carbon Fiber
2. G-10
3. Micarta
and necessarily in that order :cool: :spyder: OH! I do like Titanium in the metal handle department

[Outlaw]

Definitely :spyder: G10

[steeldust]

Black micarta
Quince wood
KRN
My first G-10 scaled knife is in the mail. The new cf Harpy will be my first CF! Can't wait! :D

[TK]

I like G-10, CF, FRN, Ti, SS and some woods. I've heard some nice things about lignum vitae, but have never seen it. Can anyone post a pic that shows lignum vitae?

Thanks,
Thomas

[Mr Blonde]

1) Metal: Ti, aluminum, steel
2) Micarta
3) G10
4) FRN

Wouter

[EarthDog]

Linen Micarta, with G-10 a close second

Roger that.

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha!

I know SimonG is gonna kick my arse for this but for "everyday use"...gimme FRN! Period! :D

God bless :cool:

[Irish Lager]

Im prob alone on this but...

1) SS
2)G10\FRN
3)Alum

J

[zenheretic]

1) Metal: Ti, aluminum, steel
2) Micarta
3) G10
4) FRN

Wouter

Hello Wouter...I noticed that you like the metals for top choice. I believe you mentioned you are a butcher by profession (correct me if I'm wrong) If this is true do you prefer the metals for butching or do work knives differ from carry knives for you? I would think the metal wouldn't be fun in a cold butcher's shop and get slick from the gore. :confused:

[zenheretic]

this is a tough list for me..
1. micarta (for looks) certain woods also (quincewood has my eye.)
2. G-10 (for useful grippyness)
3. bald metal (for looks again)
4. frn (love it for its light weight and tough nature, but doesn't look as good)
5. other woods

[Axlis]

I really like G-10! It feels so comfortable and grippy.

[vampyrewolf]

Stainless
Cocobolo
Micarta
Jigged Bone
G-10
CF
FRN
Cellulite

Can't beat SS for durability... Though for appearance sake, the Cocobolo is tied for 1st. Hard to beat a clean grain for appearance. My favorite knife is still my first custom(5160, cocobolo scales, copper bolsters and pins), followed closely by the cocobolo kopa and ss 'fly tied for 2nd. Zowada and lil temp are still fighting over 3rd place.

[Dr. Snubnose]

I like G-10, FRN, and Micarta
Least favorite is Carbon Fiber and SS

[VWTattoo]

Tough Q. Here's my favorites:

1. Almite-coated Al (Tough, lightweight, attractive)
2. Micarta
3. Inlaid MOP in whatever frame; doesn't matter.
3. G-10
4. SS
5. FRN

[ruxton]

G-10 is my material of choice, followed by laminated CF, then metal (Ti alu SS). Personally I don't like FRN, it feels cheap and tacky to me.

[slick228]

Aircraft Grade Aluminum

:spyder: