Paperstone = ?

[northingeasting]

I just picked up a 112 with Paperstone handle slabs. This is a very nicely done knife, and I really like the fact Buck included a metal liner - it really adds support to the blade.

My question is, what exactly is Paperstone? Is it similar to paper micarta? Is it resistant to solvents and all the other nasty stuff a working knife might come in contact with?

Thanks in advance!

Brian

 

[Call_to_Arms]

From what I understand it is paper pulp formed using a form of resin, kind of like MDF with glue, this is paper and resin. I was hesitant as to how durable it would be until I googled it and found out that it is commonly used for cell phone bodies and kitchen counter tops, when I thought of the abuse a counter top takes in a single day I knew the stuff had potential. I have EDC'd my Paperstone Vantage for months now (this is my food prep and light duty knife), and it has held up very well, I have rounded some of the high spots down with wear but its still in one piece.

 

[David Martin]

We had this before, try searching 'paper stone'. However, its recycled pressed cardboard with resin and dye. Not micarta. I have one and its come into contact with oils with no affect. DM