Formica Handles?

Anyone every try using other Phenolic Laminates similar to Micarta for handle material? I was wondering if Formica could a workable material...
 
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ragnoor

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LIVE 30 MILES FROM WILSON ART, LARGEST PRODUCER OF LAMINATE, AND HAVE SEVERAL FRIENDS, WHO HAVE WORKED THERE. YES I HAVE USED 1/2AND 5/8 THICK LAMINATE, FOR SCALES ON FIXED BLADES. ABOUT THE SAME WEIGHT AS PHENOLIC, MAYBE A LITTLE HEAVIER. LAMINATE WORKS ABOUT THE SAME AS PHENOLIC, ABOUT THE SAME DENSITY. WHEN FINISHED OUT AND BUFFED, IT LOOKS THE COLOR OF DARK PECAN, WITH VERY LITTLE GRAIN OR DEFINITION. I THINK IT IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR KNIVES, TO KEEP THE PRICE DOWN ON RETAIL.
KEN (WWJD)

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KandS KNIVES
 
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