Handle Lockback

what are the best handles for lockback knives?

is it wood, or metal? or what material is the best for a lockback knives handle?

Wood will be lighter, and should wear better (not show scratches as readily as metal would). Wood also offers more grip than metal, but grip may be added in other ways (knurling metal or chequering wood etc.) so that needs to be taken into consideration too. Metal can be engraved much more easily/cheaply/readily than wood, so that might factor into the decision too.

Then you have aesthetics; which do you prefer the look of?

I would also mirror the comments of the first answer; I love G10.

EKA618138 EKA MASUR LOCKBACK BIRCH HANDLE

CRKT Edgie Knife, Handle Insert 4 1/4″ closed self-sharpening InterFrame lockback. 5Cr15MoV stainless dual-edged wharncliff blade with thumb slot. A unique diamond sharpening strip is built in the frame. When the blade is closed, this causes a tiny burr to form, acting as a microserration, which helps cutting action. This makes the Edgie ideal for cutting cardboard boxes, rope, cord, garden stalks, etc. Stainless frame with blac…

Gerber Df8 Sharpener 3.25inch Length Diamond Coated Fingers Replicate Traditional Honing Steel $32.11 The specially curved diamond coated fingers replicate the swipe across a traditional honing steel. One swipe through the DF8 equals eight swipes across a regular steel. Once you use this sharpener blades almost never need regrinding because the edges never get rounded like they can with other honing and sharpening steels. Small table top, compact design….

Kanetsune Gyuto Kc122 8.3inch Professional Chef Knife Blue Steel Blade Black Plywood Handle $99.71 Aogami (Blue steel) is made by adding chromium and tungsten to Shirogami (White Steel) that makes the material more durable and provides corrosion resistance and mostly used for making high-grade Hocho (kitchen knives) and outdoor knives….

Fallkniven Knives TK3JB Tre Kronor de Luxe Lockback Folder Knife with Red Jigged Bone Handles $233.85 Fallkniven Knife – Tre Kronor de Luxe Lockback Folder Knife with Red Jigged Bone Handles: Model FN-TK3JB. 3 3/4″ closed lockback. 3G lamintate powder steel blade. Red jigged bone handles with stainless bolster and lanyard hole. Black cordura belt sheath included. Comes with handsome wooden box. Made in Sweden….

Colt Knives 298 Small Double Lockback Pocket Knife with Brown Jigged Bone Handles $20.88 Colt Knives – Small Double Lockback Pocket Knife with Brown Jigged Bone Handles: Model CT-298. 3 1/4″ closed. 420 stainless locking twin clip blades. Brown jigged stag bone handles with grooved nickel silver bolsters with embossed C. inlay shield. Made in China….

Al Mar Knives 2B2 Hawk Lockback Knife with Black Micarta Handles $108.50 Al Mar Hawk Lockback Knife with Black Micarta Handles: Model AM-2B2. 3 3/8″ closed lockback. Satin finish AUS-8 stainless drop point blade with easy open thumb stud. Black linen micarta handles with lanyard hole. Features the Al Mar front lock system which allows the user to open and close with one hand….

Smith & Wesson CK5TBS Bullseye Extreme Ops 4.1 40% Serrated Black Tanto Blade $8.99 Smith & Wesson has long been a name synonymous with fine Outdoor gear. S&W Extreme OPS tactical folders are one of the most popular in the S&W line.Blade length: 3.22″Closed length: 4.06″ Steel: 440C StainlessHandle: Black Aluminum…

Spyderco Tenacious G-10 Handle Folding Plain Edge Knife $29.99 The Tenacious features a 3.38 in. plain blade made form 8Cr13MoV steel with a black G-10 handle that features a Michael Walker liner lock a pocket clip a lined lanyard hole and an overall length of 7.75 in. ATTRIBUTES Blade Detail: Plain Edge Blade Length (inches): 3.38 Blade Material: 8CR13MoV Carry System: Pocket Clip Handle Material: G-10 L…

Gerber 31-000752 Bear Grylls Survival Series, Folding Sheath Knife $18.45 The product of collaboration between Gerber and survival expert Bear Grylls, the Folding Sheath Knife is a compact knife that folds for easy storage and portability. A dual-sided thumb stud makes for easy one-handed opening. Its half-serrated, high-carbon stainless steel blade is ideal for edge retention and cutting rope, and it comes with a nylon sheath. A rubber grip and the lockback feature pro…

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools FF-01 2-by-4 Contractor Knife, Bead Blasted $22.05 SOG FF – 01 Contractor 2 x 4 Knife. A multi – purpose knife for any fix – it job! Has a ton of uses, with a cool design too! When you open or close the blade, the faux circular saw gear spins for a look fit for your job site. Aside from the durable, no-nonsense 440A steel blade, you get a level and wire stripper to quickly knock out tasks that usually demand another tool. More: Straight-edge blade…