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Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on May 31, 2013 at 2:29

Toby,

I just now found your query. It sounds like you have a fairly decent grasp on most of the handle materials that are commonly found on Victorinox and Wenger knives. Probably better than mine, at least?

But the dual density models, like the 2008 new Soldier knife, are a different animal altogether in that they add a rubberized 2nd element. I don't know what it is or even how to describe it, save to say that it really improves the grip of the knife and feels really good in your hand. Think warm fuzzies in the palm of your hand. (did he really say that?)

I apologize if I haven't answered your questions to the degree that you were hoping. I really just wanted to acknowledge that I DID read what you had to say and pondered the questions you were asking. So, please, accept my meager effort as nothing more--or less--that a very late--like 5 months late--form of validation for this discussion. Okay?

Cheers, my friend.

Post Scriptus: Here are 3 examples of Victorinox and Wenger knives that have Dual Density Scales. The knife in the middle is a Victorinox new Soldier knife and the other 2 are Wenger knives...

Permalink Reply by Ron Cooper on May 31, 2013 at 2:36

I should hasten to add that it is the black portions on each of the 3 knives whose pictures I have posted above that are the "rubberized" elements on these knives. The rest of the handle seems to be what you have already described as a fiberglass re-enforced nylon or cellidor. Think plastic.

Permalink Reply by Ricky L McConnell on November 18, 2013 at 21:26

Tobias,

             I know you have seen his site , but I thought I would provide the link to a page I found there on the handles, I don't think it answers the question, but is interesting.http://jeroensvictorinox.blogspot.com/p/main-blade-stamps.html