Wood 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.

JJ’s knife kit wood lockback folder

Schrade 6OTW 5 Golden Bear Lockback with Desert Iron Wood Handle $17.95 ATTRIBUTES Blade Length (inches): 3.90 Blade Material: Stainless Lock Style: Lock Back…

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Sheffield Premium Lockback Utility Knife $18.97 BIG BUCKS OFF Premium Lock-back Utility Knife. Performance tool! A volume buy shaves big bucks off this premium cutter. Uses standard utility knife blades; Quick-change blade mechanism requires no tools; One-hand open / close; Spring blade release; Lightweight handle with handsome, comfortable hardwood inserts; 6″ open, 3 5/8″ closed; Includes leather holster; Weighs 6 ozs. China. Cut yourself a d…

Buck 110 Folding Hunter, Lockback Folding Knife $34.99 Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter is an American Original! The 110 was first made by Buck Knives in 1964, introducing Buck’s breakthrough locking folder system, and remains a mainstay in the line today. It is one of the knife industries most imitated designs. The 110 features a 3-3/4″ clip point 420HC Stainless Steel Blade. It is 4-7/8″ long closed and weighs 7.2 oz. The 110 Folding Hunter features …

Winchester 22-41782 Burl Wood Double Bolster Lockback Knife, Fine Edge $10.75 There is nothing like Burl Wood. On a knife it becomes a work of art. The Winchester Burl Wood 2.5″ Double Bolster Lockback is no exception. This distinctive knife features only the best 420A stainless steel for strong and durable bolsters and blades. Winchester has created a functional combination of hard working tool and graceful art that will be destined to become a family treasure….

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New Meyerco Lockback Knife 440 Stainless Steel Blade Wood Scales Stainless Steel Bolsters $20.57 …

New Maxam Lockback Executive Knife Stainless Steel Blade Bolsters Liners Laminated Wood Handle $19.97 …

2PC LOCKBACK KNIFE IN WOOD BOX (Knives/Multi-Tools – Collectors Set) $25.49 Set includes: one 5-1/8″ lockback knife with honed blade, one 4-3/8″ lockback knife with honed blade and one wooden display box. Knives feature stainless steel blades, laminated wood handles and stainless steel bolsters. Limited lifetime warranty. Gift boxed. Laminated wood handles. Larger knife measures 5-1/8″ closed. GB….