BenR.T.
Tanto grinder & High performance blade peddler
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I thought I would let you all know that I am now selling a new handle material, I am calling it Thunderstorm Kevlar.
It is an industrial made Kevlar composite, with brass fibers running through it.
For finishing, it will have the small brass wires that can stick out and will need buffed off. I find polishing with a terry cloth rag does a good job of grabbing and breaking off the fibers and leaves a nice finish. It takes a very good polish.
The other cool aspect of this material is high heat resistance. It is rated up to 600 degress F, more than twice that of Canvas micarta!
I have been working with the manufacturer, and have a small qty available to ship right now. I will be selling it in 10"x10" squares, and currently have 1/8",3/16",1/4", and 3/8". Here are the prices, and shipping will be in a USPS med flat rate box at $13. I can fit quite a few sheets in one box.
Also I am checking interest in some 1" blocks of this for hidden tang knive. If there is enough interest, I will get some to put up for sale.
14 pcs-1/8" 10x10" - $60 each
8 pcs-3/16" 10x10" - $72 each
4 pcs-1/4" 10x10" - $96 each
6 pcs-3/8" 10x10" - $112 each
Blocks and Bowie size blocks now available!! $40 each
Please PM or email me to make a purchase. Paypal works best for me.
The material comes flat/smooth sanded(about 120grit finish), not glossy like Micarta comes. The nice thing about that, is that it is ready for glue up with little or no prep to the back.
I have included pics of the a finished knife I used it on, and also a pic of what the material will look like when you receive it.
Take care!!
Here it is when finished
As it ships
It is an industrial made Kevlar composite, with brass fibers running through it.
For finishing, it will have the small brass wires that can stick out and will need buffed off. I find polishing with a terry cloth rag does a good job of grabbing and breaking off the fibers and leaves a nice finish. It takes a very good polish.
The other cool aspect of this material is high heat resistance. It is rated up to 600 degress F, more than twice that of Canvas micarta!
I have been working with the manufacturer, and have a small qty available to ship right now. I will be selling it in 10"x10" squares, and currently have 1/8",3/16",1/4", and 3/8". Here are the prices, and shipping will be in a USPS med flat rate box at $13. I can fit quite a few sheets in one box.
Also I am checking interest in some 1" blocks of this for hidden tang knive. If there is enough interest, I will get some to put up for sale.
14 pcs-1/8" 10x10" - $60 each
8 pcs-3/16" 10x10" - $72 each
4 pcs-1/4" 10x10" - $96 each
6 pcs-3/8" 10x10" - $112 each
Blocks and Bowie size blocks now available!! $40 each
Please PM or email me to make a purchase. Paypal works best for me.
The material comes flat/smooth sanded(about 120grit finish), not glossy like Micarta comes. The nice thing about that, is that it is ready for glue up with little or no prep to the back.
I have included pics of the a finished knife I used it on, and also a pic of what the material will look like when you receive it.
Take care!!
Here it is when finished
As it ships
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