Looks like 13-2 in favor of micarta. I'm going to suggest that we do "not" use my bone linen. I don't care what we build, "BUT" (I know...) the shop charges (per handle) to install CW will bring this "starter" into the realm of a collector's grade set. I'll make it, if that's what you folks would like, but black micarta, maroon micarta, green linen micarta, ivorite and red/blue laminated micarta are all available from the shop...just sayin'.
So....Next "talk topic" should be: "What" color or type of micarta. Perhaps we should have a "top 3" with your reasons for your choices. That should give us all a lot to think about and consider before we thin the herd. Let's hear from ya'!
Thanks for your participation, Capt. Chris