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I like maple. It's lighter colored than walnut. ![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/elk%20season/IMG_0063_zps67413928.jpg)
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Birch is lighter yet.....440 rocks..... ![[Linked Image]](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c124/huntsman22/tools/IMG_3787_zps156e8e79.jpg)
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Campfire Regular
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Micarta...the perfect knife handle material from a practical standpoint.
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I'm not a fan of micarta, I find it rather blase without character and so very commonly seen. It is highly functional but in no way my favorite. Carbon fiber looks so much cooler, IMHO. And natural materials always look more appealing; again IMHO.
I could go white micarta but only because it looks like ivory.
I'm a slut for highly figured wood, burl usually being the best, and highly figured maple being my all time favorite - to date.
Never heard anyone looking at my knife collection state how wonderful the micarta handles look while frequently hearing compliments on the wood and bone. Most commonly visitors first pick up my Menefee micarta handled fillet and comment on the blade, never heard a comment regarding the handle.
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Campfire Ranger
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I don't give a crap if folks that see my knives don't fawn over the beauty of the scales. I got the dang things to use, not to hear their condescending comments....
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Very seldom does anyone ever see the knives I actually carry in the field or in my pocket.
Dale
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I don't give a crap if folks that see my knives don't fawn over the beauty of the scales. I got the dang things to use, not to hear their condescending comments.... I drool over your boner pics. Knives are like women, wood scales especially maple do nothing for me. I really like elk scales but will take the G10 to use. Will be trying Micarta this year.
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That's it!
I'm going to try Micarta myself................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I see a lot of replays for micarta, what if any are the benefits over G10?
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Campfire Kahuna
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Try both and fend for yourself.
Until then..........(grin)
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I'll get back to you in Dec.
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youse guys have some nice knives!!!
Best,
GWB
A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.
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I like Westinghouse Micarta!
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![[Linked Image]](http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e129/glenn1221/Blades/IMG_07331_zpsf45e4d86.jpg) I've kinda taken a shine to Micarta, also. Best, GWB
A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.
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Gee 200 years from know those will be useable.
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What is the North knife. May or Ingram?
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Campfire Ranger
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It's like (micarta) wrapping your blades in a McMillan.
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What is the North knife. May or Ingram? Looks like one of Gene's semi-skinners.
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What is the North knife. May or Ingram? Ingram. Best, GWB
A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.
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