G-10 teeth

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Siggyhk

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Just saw a show on the tube about shark attacks and developing a new type of shark resistant suit. They created a great white jaw model out of aluminum and then made the teeth for it out of white g-10. They said the g-10 was compairable to the actual strength of great whites teeth. I found this sort of interesting.
Later they tested the set up on balistic jelly with a human femur in it. With no protection, it cut to the bone of the "leg". The older styled suit ofered some protection, but the new suit held and damaged the teeth pretty significantly.
I've heard of carbon fiber knives, but g-10 teeth are new to me. Actually, I personally haven't seen g-10 used for anything execpt handles.
 
Siggyhk said:
Actually, I personally haven't seen g-10 used for anything execpt handles.
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Here's a knife I made for myself out of G-10. G-10 is a very strong material, but ofcourse it's for stabbing as a last resort weapon, not for edge retention like a properly heat-treated steel knife.

Good for the right applications, but definetely a specialist product.

 
I believe Fred Perrin made some G-10 Griffes and a friend of mine made G-10 knives, I've got 2 of them.
 
Off-topic, but I smirked when I saw "stoner" on that members gun.

I'd imagine it would be pretty cheap if you could do an injection mold fixed blade out of G10. No shaping or anything required.

What types of media are these capable of cutting? It'd be interesting to see some edge rention tests and stuff. Maybe someone should send one to Cliff.
 
Vivi said:
Off-topic, but I smirked when I saw "stoner" on that members gun.
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Eugene Stoner is one of the most important firearms designers of the 20th century. He designed the gun that became the US Military's M-16.
 
Emanuel said:
Here's a knife I made for myself out of G-10. G-10 is a very strong material, but ofcourse it's for stabbing as a last resort weapon, not for edge retention like a properly heat-treated steel knife.

Good for the right applications, but definetely a specialist product.

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Emanuel

This is a neat knife :thumbup:! What are its dimensions? How did you manage to make it? What type of difficulties did you come across in the making process?
 
g_moutafis said:
Emanuel

This is a neat knife :thumbup:! What are its dimensions? How did you manage to make it? What type of difficulties did you come across in the making process?
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Thank you!

Blade length: about 4.5 inches.
OAL: 8 1/4 inches.

1/4 inches thick translucent/natural color G-10.

No major dificulties, although if you are considering grinding g-10, be careful, take as many precautions as you can. It's pretty toxic, breathing in the dust.

Pretty easy to grind. No problems I can think of. Use a finer grit early on, otherwise you'll be grinding away too much too soon. Much like grinding wood, although maybe even better since I felt G-10 doesn't scorch as easily if you grind the same spot too long. Unlike canvass micarta, which definetely does scorch quite easily if you grind too long the same spot.

Definetely wear gloves. Once I didn't and it hurt my hands for a few hours.(tiny tiny splinters--atleast that's what it felt like--very unpleasant)

I can't say enough times to be careful about the toxic dust. Use the right breathing equipment, and if you can, work outside. I'll be working outside from now on, on micarta and g-10. I'll only grind steel from now on inside my workshop.

As for how I made it, I just had an overall general idea in my head and I started grinding. I played it by ear and did what felt right, as usual when making weapons.

This is one of 3 proto types that I kept, and I carry this particular one everyday IWB.

Have fun if you make your own, and be careful!!! :)
 
G-10 knives are interesting animals!

I make them and will continue to make them as an extremely light weight self defense alternative! It is amazing how light these can be made! Almost without fail when I show someone a G-10 knife they say...WOW, this would be great to take on an airplane or something.... I am not 100% sure on this, but I believe that most major airports have gone to density scanners instead of metal detectors! I strongly advise against trying this. If you feel the need for protection while flying take a good combat light and a sturdy pen!

IF you need a super light weight knife for self defense while jogging, biking, working ....what ever then a G-10 knife might be for you! Remember they are totally corosion resistant also!

I see G-10 knives as primarily stabbing tools. With that said I do put an edge on mine and they will cut flesh type materials pretty well!

I have found it challenging to make the G-10 knives as they have a mutlitude of problems that a regular knife does not. The main problem is that it grinds way to easy!! This actually makes it much more difficult to make!

I do not think you would be able to injection mold a G-10 knife as G-10 is layers of fiberglass cloth in an epoxy resin. The fiberglass cloth is what gives this material most of its strength!

Tom
 
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