BONE derived from naturally deceased animals. Bone is usually given a surface texture, most commonly in the forms of pickbone and jigged bone. This is the most common handle material for pocketknives. Layers of fiberglass cloth are soaked in resin and are compressed and baked. The resulting material is very hard, lightweight, and strong.
Surface texture is added in the form of checkering.
G-10 is an ideal material for tactical folders because of its ruggedness and lightweight. It is usually available in black. Similar construction as G-10. The layers of linen cloths are soaked in a phoenolic resin. Micarta has no surface texture, it is extremely smooth to the touch.