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I use G10 for spacers, templates and kitchen knives, period. It can look nice, but would rather use linen or paper micarta in different colors for a nice shiny finish and I hate the smell of micarta. Most of the acrylics/polyesters like Kirinite can look outstanding, but some are brittle and on a full tang knife trying to get the metal to handle fit is a pain to make it even as the plastic is just so soft. Made a 8 hour job into a 12 hour one. I only use them on hidden tangs now.
G10's layers of fiberglass are just simply going to show through no matter how smooth you make it. Try canvas micarta, looks even worse though it can be smooth and shiny. G10 is good for a stable never changing handle that has to be tough and hold up to all conditions. Some of it is quite attractive, but it is what it is.
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