Delrin scales

[GRapp]

Have you used it? Pros and cons? Why does no one in here mention its use?

 

[A.McPherson]

It's kinda soft, and will take dents and scrapes easily. It might make a fine working knife handle, but it won't be pretty for any length of time...

 

[GRapp]

I knew there was some reason, thanks.

 

[ea42]

Burns or toasts pretty easily too and once you get that scar in there it's difficult to get out.

 

[lukusamongus]

If I remember right, I used some delrin to make a press mold one time. 3 or 4 layers of epoxy soaked fabric and clamp till cured. Worked good because the epoxy didn't stick to it. That's not what I would want in a knife scale.

 

[SharpBits]

It might be worth mentioning that delrin scales have been used in traditional folders for many decades. Pinned, not glued of course.

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Delrin is great for moulded, pinned handles on production knives.
It's OK for custom knives, but there are better materials.