Same here, but I bruise easily when using micarta, and only slightly when using resiprene C.

(I have no idea whether SYK will be making micarta handled knives. I'm guessing that the answer is that they will, if they get the scraps. However... if I'm not mistaken... the labor costs in a well finished micarta handle are higher than a res c handle. For a company where price point is a significant factor in product development, they may find micarta handled knives a less compelling product line to bring to market. Then again, I recall the splendid bowie Dan made a few years ago, and I would not be surprised if the yearnings of the artisan in him lead to some micarta handled cutlery, regardless of the other factors.

So... umm... I'll guess "maybe".)

Mike