G10 is a handle material made of fiberglass
epoxy. The glass fibers are soaked in epoxy resin and then compressed into the
desired shape using heat and pressing. The manufacturing process of the Micarta
and carbon fiber is the same as that of the G10, but the main manufacturing
materials used are different. The G10 uses fiberglass, while the other two use
other materials.
G10 has an advantage: it does not conduct
electricity.
So G10 is also widely used in electronics
and printed circuit boards. It will not expand and shrink under the influence
of the environment, and can maintain the original shape well, thereby ensuring
dimensional stability. In addition, G10 made of glass fiber is very strong.
G10 does not absorb water or get wet, so
you never have to worry about water affecting the handle.
The laminate is very durable and easy to
shape and sand, so manufacturers can vary the size of the handle by adding or
removing layers of fiberglass. The G10 is available in a wide variety of
colors, which means that tool makers can offer users a wide range of options.
Low Maintenance: Epoxy will not rust,
oxidize, become brittle, or soften over time.
This means it doesn't require much
maintenance, which makes it different from traditional bone, wood, antler
handles, and not as fragile as mother-of-pearl handles.