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Glossary: Handle Materials
- Almite
- A coating used on aluminum handles similar to anodizing. Resistant to scratching and marring, it can also be tinted to any color for visual appeal.
- Anodized Aluminum
- Subjecting aluminum to electrolytic action which coats the aluminum with a protective and decorative film.
- Carbon Fiber
- Graphite fibers (the size of a human hair) are woven together and fused in epoxy resin. Its lightweight, three-dimensional in appearance and is a superior (and expensive) handle material.
- Cocobolo
- Hardwood from the Cocobolo tree, ranging in color from bright orange to deep
red and dark purple. Its grain and fine texture are relatively easy to work,
polishes to a high sheen and is popular as an inlay or embellishment on
knife handles.
- Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN)
- A nylon polymer mixed with glass fiber that is then injected into a mold for making lightweight knife handles.
- G-10
- Handle material made of epoxy filled with woven glass fiber that is impervious to changes in temperature and can be tinted into many colors.
- Jigged Bone
- Derived from deceased animals, generally the chin bone of a cow. The bone is generally dyed and surface texture is obtained by cutting grooves into the bone.
- Kraton
- A rubbery thermoplastic polymer used as a flexible inlay on knife handles for enhanced grip.
- Micarta
- A composite of linen or paper fabric in an epoxy resin used as a handle material. It is incredibly lightweight, durable and visually appealing. It can be bead blasted or polished, changing its appearance.
- Sermollan
- A rubberized plastic used on kitchen knife handles that offers a secure grip and resistance to bacteria.
- Stainless Steel
- Steel that contains a minimum of 12-1/2-13% chromium, making it resistant
(not stain-proof) to corrosion. The chromium oxide CrO creates a barrier to oxygen and moisture preventing rust formation.
- Titanium
- A non-ferrous metal with high tensile strength is light-weight and resistant to corrosion. Often used for handle material or knife liners.
- Wood Epoxy Laminate
- This is an impregnated wood laminate, which is extremely hard and machines similar to Corian, aluminum and Micarta.
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