806-901 G10 question

trailboss

• March 14, 2013 00:35

I have used my 806sbk-901 ever since the knives came out but, until recently, kept my 806-901 in the safe. I recently decided life is too short to keep good knives put away so I started carrying it too.

Here's my question: was the same G10 used on both runs? The PE scales feel completely different and are even a different color.

Alternatively, does G10 wear smooth by handling and possibly absorb oils from the hand?

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  apbt

  • March 14, 2013 01:23

  I experienced the same thing. I had bough a sbk that had been in a display case for quite some time. Therefore, I would thing it was handled a bit. Then I bought a 806-901 from Rx and the scales were visibly different. The sbk had more of a shine, while the other was a matte look. I assumed the difference came from handling.

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  different

  • March 14, 2013 01:36

  noticed the same thing on mine. they're both gone now though..

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  jraysp

  • March 14, 2013 01:42

  Yea one has a "duller" look to the indeed.

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  apbt

  • March 14, 2013 02:03

  I assume then that's how they are regardless of handling then huh

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  different

  • March 14, 2013 02:23

  I think so

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  trailboss

  • March 14, 2013 02:43

  Yes, that's it.
  
  The sbk I've handled a lot is black, shiny and a little smooth.
  
  The PE is a little more gray, matte, and more grippy.
  
  It's been so long since they came out that I forgot. Seems they came that way though, huh?

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  ryxlyx

  • March 15, 2013 18:04

  Yeah I suspect it's lot variation-- I had a set on an 805 user that I carried quite a bit, but they stayed pretty grippy, didn't get smooth.

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  markg

  • March 17, 2013 02:15

  quote:

  Originally posted by Trailboss:
  Yes, that's it.
  
  The sbk I've handled a lot is black, shiny and a little smooth.
  
  The PE is a little more gray, matte, and more grippy.
  
  It's been so long since they came out that I forgot. Seems they came that way though, huh?

  
  
  G-10 can dry out and give it a dry gray looking appearance. I bet the oils from your handling the one you use have kept it darker looking. Spray some WD-40 or rub some oil on the handle and it will darken up.
  
  Also, if you have used the knife, the grip on the G-10 will wear making feel more smooth.

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