Micarta into Blade

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NickK.S.

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Hey everyone,

I have recently gotten some micarta for some knife handles I will be making shortly, and I was wondering if I could possibly sharpen it into a blade as well. I haven't used micarta before so it will be a new experience, but do you think it would just go dull right after I sharpened it? If so, I will probably only be using it for handles to save some money, so any help is appreciated!

Thanks
-Nick
 
If nothing else, I'll give him credit for asking a question I haven't seen before.
 
If wont hold an edge for cutting but it will make a stabbing type weapon (shank/shiv) that will evade metal detectors. If you need/want something like that. ;)
 
Although I don't think the OP meant it this way, I have seen micarta and (usually) G10 used to grind training knives out of- blade and all. Of course, the "blades" are left very dull, and wouldn't take or hold an edge anyway.

For whatever that was worth.
 
You do realize that April Fools Day is the first of April, not February, right? That's why it's called April Fools Day and not February Fools Day. So you jumped the gun a little bit. Good one though. :thumbup:
 
Sounds allot like the old delta dart and the other blade thing they used to make from glass reinforced nylon. However I'd agree nothing much as a blade maybe a trainer.

Luke
 
Well it would make one heck of a stabbing weapon as Darrin pointed out. Ofcourse alot of things can be used that way, plexiglass for example. Can be a very effective weapon in capable hands just not something to take into the bush.
 
I too have seen knives made from g10. Carbon fiber too, and I have a few of those old Cold Steel "knives".

Never seen micarta shaped like a blade, but I agree with the others, it wouldn't be much use for cutting. Well, I guess if you are used to cutting with a butter knife it may be handy.
 
I think it could also cut cookie dough...as long as you are careful... and the cookie dough doesn't get too stiff.
 
I've seen a handful of makers as of late that make all carbon fiber or all G10 knives. The idea is mainly for a defensive weapon with non-magnetic properties, all though I'm really not sure what the practicality (if any) is.

I don't see myself having to shank anybody down at the local courthouse, or anywhere else there may be metal detectors and bans agaist knives. I sure as heck wouldn't try to board an airplane with one.
 
These types of klo's are totally banned in California. The Cold Steel knives not withstanding as they have a welded (I think) steel ring through the pommel.

The TSA sweats plastic cake cutters. They are certainly not going to like anything resembling a weapon, especially if they suspect that you are trying to sneak it on board.

Check your local laws before edc'ing something that could very well be illegal.

Edit- oh, and in the defense of California law, this state is actually very lenient regarding knife laws. You can carry any fixed blade (open carry, no daggers) nearly anywhere. San Francisco and... crap, can't remember the other city, being the exceptions. Just thought I'd mention that since some might think that California probably has stricter laws than where they live.
 
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How about a push dagger out of orange g10 with neoprene scales? It would look good in black or blue g10 too. These aren't blades but I have thought about making kakute from some red linen micarta.
 
Strigamort said:
These types of klo's are totally banned in California. The Cold Steel knives not withstanding as they have a welded (I think) steel ring through the pommel.

The TSA sweats plastic cake cutters. They are certainly not going to like anything resembling a weapon, especially if they suspect that you are trying to sneak it on board.

Check your local laws before edc'ing something that could very well be illegal.

Edit- oh, and in the defense of California law, this state is actually very lenient regarding knife laws. You can carry any fixed blade (open carry, no daggers) nearly anywhere. San Francisco and... crap, can't remember the other city, being the exceptions. Just thought I'd mention that since some might think that California probably has stricter laws than where they live.
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Just about any time you are trying to pass a metal detector with any type of weapon, you are probably breaking the law. In my state, they take weapon laws very seriously with some carrying mandatory minimum sentences of up to 5 years.

-Eric
 
Well, the good thing about LEO like you is that you're likely aware of the laws in your area. My brother in law is a LEO and knows next to nothing about knife laws, that is, until we went over them. Caught me off guard when he said something about a folder being illegal if the blade was longer than his palm is wide. He also wasn't aware of the fixed blade laws, which imo is kinda concerning. :o

Sorry to the op for getting off topic!
 
Hopefully i'm not too far off topic . Wasn't there a maker here Sandwitching a thin core of blade steel between 2 pieces of G10 ? Like San mai but clad with synthetic?
 
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Strigamort said:
Well, the good thing about LEO like you is that you're likely aware of the laws in your area. My brother in law is a LEO and knows next to nothing about knife laws, that is, until we went over them. Caught me off guard when he said something about a folder being illegal if the blade was longer than his palm is wide. He also wasn't aware of the fixed blade laws, which imo is kinda concerning. :o

Sorry to the op for getting off topic!
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You would be surprised how many LEO here at least in MN really have no clear understanding of the knife laws, I have a couple cop friends and have asked them about it and I seem to get the same answer each time, it starts with the "Uhhhh, hmmmmm not sure...." then followed by "As long as it isn't a switchblade, butterfly knife, sword or something like that, and you are not being a di$% you shouldn't have a problem." Granted I know LEO are not lawyers, my questions were more based on size and what can be carried. Researched it some and found that as long as it can considered a "tool" like hunting knives, pocket knives, non-automatic with a blade smaller than 4" it's fine, concealed or open
 
Micarta can and does make a blade that can be sharpened and will cut things. It is certainly a "special applications" kind of thing, not something you want to use for utility.

For more information, check out older posts by Tom Krein on this subject. He is the only well-known maker I know of who produces fully functional G10 blades on a fairly regular basis. He has made a LOT of them, so there is evidently a market for them. Here's one currently in my possession...

 
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