#9 - Chris Martin – PF-1 Tanto Flipper, I currently have this on order, so the pics are from the site, IKBS Bearing System, Aggressive Tanto Blade. …

#6 – Zero Tolerance 0560 tactical, very rugged, smooth as silk operation, uniquely

machined G10 handle attached to Ti Frame on front side, machined Ti

handle/frame back side, excellent craftsmanship, Elmax steel blade, R. Hinderer…

#4 – “The Beast” by Three Sisters Forge, Very Heavy Duty Medium Tactical, CPMS-35 NV

cryo-stabilized Blade, Triple Tempered, 0.125” thick Ti Handles.  This is my…

#3 - HTM AXD 5.5 Expendables Assisted Opening Knife 98874 Darrel Ralph CPM S35VN, 6”Closed Length, 11” Open Length ( this thing is a monster, I like to pick my teeth with…

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As most of you know by now, Stanley May is a huge titanium fan.  My background from my work at Honeywell Inc., where I performed countless stress analyses on commercial and military aircraft

wheels and brakes…

I introduce the subject of my choices for the best handle materials.  Keep in mind, the following is Stanley May’s ideas, preferences, and personal tastes of good handles.  It is by no means is an absolute.  I worked in the aircraft wheel and brake industry for 34 years in which I was a structural analyst/engineer.  I have explored the positives and negatives of most of the metal and composite materials used in today’s tactical knives.  It is exciting to me that today’s knife…