Prickly Pear Cactus Handles

[arksknives]

Here are a few I finished today. Buck 110 NS Red Prickly Pear Cactus handles, Black Cactus, and a Buck 112 NS Red Cactus handles and Partial Chipflint blade.

Eric

 

[CaseyChaos]

Those are fine looking knives!

 

[110 Dave]

would gladly pay you 2020 for a custom today...

 

[ohen cepel]

Liking the cactus!

Are there any other cactus versions of the handle slabs besides the prickly pear cactus?

 

[SSonnentag]

Those are REALLY nice! I know what a prickly pear cactus is, but explain how knife handle and prickly pear fit together. What material is this you're using?

 

[ohen cepel]

If I understand right, the strands that you see are the core of the cactus that have been encased in a resin.

 

[imafritz]

I like em all but the partial chip flint stands out:thumbup:

 

[ohen cepel]

Yes, that is a nice one! Eric, did you create that look on the blade or are their factory versions of it?

I like the chipflint look but haven't bought any since I don't see them as users. This version could be the best of both worlds!

 

[CaseyChaos]

Liking the cactus!

Are there any other cactus versions of the handle slabs besides the prickly pear cactus?

I've seen one made with a Cholla handle. Perhaps that would make and interesting scale for a 110 as well.

 

[ohen cepel]

Would love saguaro if that is an option! I would have to do that if it's out there.

 

[bucksway]

I really like them!

 

[arksknives]

Liking the cactus!

Are there any other cactus versions of the handle slabs besides the prickly pear cactus?

I've seen cholla cactus but have never used it.

Eric

 

[arksknives]

Those are REALLY nice! I know what a prickly pear cactus is, but explain how knife handle and prickly pear fit together. What material is this you're using?

“Original Cactus Blank”™ knife and pistol scales are hand made from Texas Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia lindheimeri Engelm. var. lindheimeri), the state plant of Texas. Portions of the cactus are painstkingly harvested, processed, and cast in urethane resin to make the set of scales. (All scales are bookmatched.) Only naturally dead pads are harvested and no damage is done to the living plant.

Eric

 

[arksknives]

Yes, that is a nice one! Eric, did you create that look on the blade or are their factory versions of it?

I like the chipflint look but haven't bought any since I don't see them as users. This version could be the best of both worlds!

The Chipflint is hand done, not factory. They would make a great user blade.

Eric