Corian as handle material

[oldwolf]

Works well. Looks good. Don't drop a knife with a white handle. Don't ask me how I know. Seriously, it hit something pointy and left a "Star" where it hit. No amount of grinding or polishing would remove it. Very deep. Don't know how other colors would respond. Don't use it anymore.

 

[Daniel Prentice]

Here is a piece I made recently. The corian was slabbed with 1084 Tool Steel. and held together with three brass pins. Then the whole sucker was glass bead blasted and that sucker has a great grip. I would definately recommend this stuff, Any sharp edges will make it chip more. Also, I have noticed that a dent can be put in the finish much easier if it is smooth than with the glass bead blasted finish..... works well with a clay hamon Quench.

Just my two sense....... and if you have some and don't want to use it...

It makes a great sandpaper holder for hand polishing.... it is actually flat

Here is a pic of one...

This is the first I done. I noticed that when peining the pins you will get a crack, but before it popped off.... I epoxied that sucker and has not popped off yet...... I would not recommend peening the pins, but would recommend roughing up the center of the pins to hold the epoxy more where is would go throug a larger hole in the tang to grip better.....

Just my two sense!!!!

Daniel Prentice

 

[stokka]

Ok, then. Sounds like it is no-go. I can not guarantee that I will not drop it. It is actually other way around and I know it will be dropped...

Thank you Gents for the input!!