Bark River just dropped a run of their bird and trout knives I’m been watching for a while. I think I’m going to pick one up while they are available but am stuck on handle selection.
Historically I’ve went with something basic and practical, micarta or G10 usually. Lately I’ve been on a big orange kick picking up several fixed blade and folders in orange.
I’m actually leaning towards one of the wood handles this time, curly maple has caught my eye.
Intent would be for this to be used as a field knife, be it a light camp knife or the actual bird and trout as envisioned.
Any reasons not to go with one of the wood handles if it’s actually going to be a user and not just a collectors piece? Clean up, resiliency comparable to the other materials?
Historically I’ve went with something basic and practical, micarta or G10 usually. Lately I’ve been on a big orange kick picking up several fixed blade and folders in orange.
I’m actually leaning towards one of the wood handles this time, curly maple has caught my eye.
Intent would be for this to be used as a field knife, be it a light camp knife or the actual bird and trout as envisioned.
Any reasons not to go with one of the wood handles if it’s actually going to be a user and not just a collectors piece? Clean up, resiliency comparable to the other materials?