Nesmuk in Nylatron

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Sparljo

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Hi all:

I don't usually get much response to my threads, but I hope you enjoy the pictures, and perhaps find this somewhat interesting.

I posted a thread in shoptalk some time ago about using Nylatron as a handle material.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6472505#post6472505

As I understand it is a composite similar to micarta or g10, with a Nylon instead of cloth or fiberglass base.

In addition, a chemical is added for lubrication, making it a self lubricating plastic. In the knife world, its used mostly for washers in folding knives.

A self lubricating plastic would not normally be my first choice in a handle material.

However it is really grippy. Id say it is at least as grippy as linen micarta, if not more. The nylon fibers absorb moisture from the hand and this increases the grip. (At least this is my guess as to whats happening.) If I oil it, it is very very slick. Moreso then linen micarta.

Anyway... here it is on a Nesmuk inspired blade I recently made.
Hope you enjoy the pics. I put a little more effort into the execution of this one..... my last ones were so rough not even Keith M commented! :)

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It takes balls to step up and try something different and most of all put it out there for the world to see.

I think it is a great idea and most of all absorbs well and looks good at the same time.

Like the blade too....Nice work!!!

Thanks for sharing.

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Looks good to me! What type of adhesive did you use for the handle slabs? My understanding is that nylon-type material doesn't adhere well, usually.

Andy
 
I don't particularly love that interpretation of the Nessmuk blade shape but the handles look fantastic. Seems like they have an almost liquid look, and a lot of depth. Looks nicely finished too.
 
That is an amazing looking handle. I like the overall profile of the blade but could use a little bit more of a point. I look forward to hearing what others will say about that handle material.
 
Thanks for all the positive comments.

I used JB weld to adhere it all together. You can see the tell tale thin grey line in the second picture if you look careful.

I roughed the insides of the scales to 60 grit to help with adhesion as well as try to eliminate any warp that is present. Sometimes this stuff isnt quite flat after being cut from sheet.

Under normal use, my other nylatron scaled knives have held up just fine. If adhesion is a concern with this material though.... I guess I had better wreck one or two to get a feel for the strength of the bond I am getting. Thanks for the tip Andrew.

ms3902: Good eye... there is no point on this... in fact there is no edge. These pics were taken before sharpening. Ill be sure to post some more pictures when I make it sharp and give it a sheath.
 
sweet looking blade its really the most practical way of doing things with your own design. I bet its tougher than it looks also
 
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