Spyderco does not offer many knives with aluminum scales: it's softer than a stainless-steel handle, so it lends to scratches and dents.
Spyderco tries to offset this problem by adding an Almite coating. This coating adds scratch resistance and can be tinted as seen in the photo.
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C12 - Civilian 4.125" G-2 Blade Aluminum handle with Kraton inlay |
C65 - Lum Chinese 3.2" VG-10 Blade Almite coated - Aluminum handle |