Inlay 'shell' material?

[The General]

Ok so its sliced shell. But what kind of shell? From what? Confused I am...(Yoda style

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Cheers!

W.A.

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[bquinlan]

It looks like mother-of-pearl, which comes from the inner lining of clam shells.

--Bob Q

 

[JH225]

It is not a true shell inlay. It is the same type of material that is being used on the new Vesuvious models, and is a type G-10 of laminate.

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[Hojo]

Here is what Sal said about the shell inlays on the Spyderco forum. Hope this helps.

"The shell is indeed real shell. It is shaved very thin and then layered into a .007 sheet. The shell sheet (pearl or otherwise) is then laminated to a thin piece of G10. This provides a more durable piece and still retains the beauty of the shaved & layered shell.

sal"

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[The General]

Cheers!

Got mr 102 Formite Military today...WOO HOO!

W.A.

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[Blades]

I finally saw the Spydie Forum Military today. What a nice job on the inlay. It looks excellent. I should have bought it, but no funds.

Blades