What is Kirinite material?

Kirinite is a next-generation acrylic, billed to be as tough as the more-familiar Corian. Knifemakers like Kirinite because it’s easy to shape using conventional woodworking tools. It’s also regarded as relatively “grippy.”

Are Micarta handles good?

Micarta has been called “The Steel of the Plastic Industry”, so yes, micarta is a strong material. Because micarta is soaked and baked in a resin, it creates the same hard, almost plastic material that G-10 is. Compared to many other knife materials, micarta is a very strong handle material.

Which knife handle is best?

The Wooden Knife Handle There are also many different types of wood used to make knife handles. Hardwoods are the preferred choice because they are more durable and impact-resistant than their softer counterparts. They do cost a bit more money, yet they provide longer-lasting benefits.

Can you make Kirinite?

Kirinite is made by Eagle Grip Inc. for use in make custom gun and knife handles. It was designed to resist chipping, cracking, warping, and color fading—all the things you would want for your jewelry pieces.

What kind of material is kirinite made of?

Kirinite is an acrylic based material that is as tough as it is colorful. It is basically a toughened acrylic with very thin colored strands of poly paper. swirled through the mix. This creates a 3D color process through the depth of the material….

Are there any other materials for knife handles?

As we apparently are transitioning out of ivory materials, and as India appears to be chintzy with their sambar stag, I have been thinking about other kinds of knife handle materials.

Can a micarta knife be buffed to Polish?

It is not as grippy as micarta or G10 for a using knife, but with good shaping that is easily overcome. I have never buffed it to polish, I always wet sand to 1500 and get a nice polish from that. It works a lot like a plastic or nylon or delrin from a machinist standpoint.