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Handle design is as critically important to good knife use and safety as is the blade design and both have had my utmost attention for over 50 years. Micarta with a 120grit finish is a good handle material for wet or cold hands but the knife you show is not my design and one I felt was wrong in many respects which was what started me in my knife obsession starting in 1967 or thereaboutsNice job on the drop point Von, it'll slide nicely along the belly and legs of an animal. Coming from the country I've had a few Pyne Gould Guinness Green River knives. My biggest concern with a skinning knife was the handle and whether it would slip when the hands are covered in blood and I like a good tang for that reason. Back in the 60's we used to replace the handles with deer antler. cheers