Micarta requires a good sharp belt, it will grind and burn a little more than G10 if you aren’t careful. It’s not difficult, just go slow. Hand tools won’t burn obviously.Is the Micarta grindable with "common" tools (dremal or similar)? I'm in for one, but trying to decide between G10 and Micarta and want to make sure I'll be able to ramp the handle where it meets the blade.
I am going to put a pretty good ramp at that transition and break those edges. You may not need to do it.