Python Micarta???

While I and now we are at it, why aren't the "storms" - sand, jungle, etc - and the several tequilas offered anymore?

IMHO these are the snakeskins and pythons of the G10 world, and I would so very much love to have a Busse dressed in each of those as well. I was hesitant on G10, but loved it in my aftermarket pistol grips, so gave it a chance. I still have a slight preference for Micarta, but that is slowly diminishing over time.

There is something that makes me simply crazy when I see a NMSFNO in tequila with satin! There is a beautiful pic in the current My Growing Busse Family thread (?), if I recall correctly.

I also recall seeing one (NMSFNO) wearing sandstorm that made me equally nuts (it was in a sandy colored coating, too = integrated colors AND tough!!!)!

Not sure why these do this to me specifically on NMSFNO's?? I recently acquired one (blk G10 and a nice ghetto satin) and yes, I do really like the knife - but not quite as much as my beloved ASHes. Yet I don't care if I get an ASH in a complexly layered G10, but I must someday get such a NMSFNO. Gawd, I (we?) are weird knife fetishists! :D

I am thinking that whatever it is about the NMSFNO in super fancy G10 would be found in a Last Rites in the same stuff. o_O Wouldn't that be cool to see - Last Rites in a Tequila and/or Sandstorm!!!

Are there reliable, reputable modders that do custom scales on Busses in Python, Tequila, Sandstorm?
 
Kenneth F Huls said:
That is really interesting and sounds like fun. o_O
I thought that Micarta (and G10) were made under tons (literally) of pressure. Is that not the case? Your comment about these vids makes it sound like it is no more difficult than laminating wood - aside from using some heat.
Can you or anyone help with some additional information or details on this?

thanks!
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The process is dependent on the resins used - some use pressure and heat (autoclave) some use vacuum some just pressure. I think the term micarta is thrown around as a generality referring to laminated materials using resin. I think what can be made DIY probably does not compare to the materials on the market. What I've seen from people making their own were using polyester resins like what is used to laminate fiberglass - I doubt it's anywhere near the toughness of professional materials but, it's knife handles. How tough does it need to be? Probably good enough for most hobbyists.
 
Kenneth F Huls said:
That is really interesting and sounds like fun. o_O
I thought that Micarta (and G10) were made under tons (literally) of pressure. Is that not the case? Your comment about these vids makes it sound like it is no more difficult than laminating wood - aside from using some heat.
Can you or anyone help with some additional information or details on this?

thanks!
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Kenneth F Huls said:
Apocryphiliac, those are great pics - thanks. I did not know that Python was being or has been offered on so many knives. BTW, who made those A2 blades in the third pic? Very clean lines. Nice.

So I cannot help but wonder, what with the strikingly similar look, as well as the closely and obviously related name, was Python developed as an homage and solution to the wildly popular (at least here) and happy but apparently unreplicable mistake called Snakeskin? I have not researched it, but the relationship seems obvious, right? Next question, if not exactly Snakeskin, it IS very similar, beautiful in its own right, available, and apparently would be well-received amongst the piglets and hogs, so why, oh why, is it not offered by the Bossman & Co?
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Where can I purchase the Brownish Python Micarta in the photo ?
 
here's my Shaman...I'm gonna heat anodize the hardware to a rich bronze...thanks to the advice from Busto Busto :)

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Busto said:
That is Why Busse Snakeskin Micarta is no longer available...unable to replicate the original color pattern. :(
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Ok, thank you on that, but still, why can’t you just show what you are currently able to offer? Variations on the same theme all seem pretty well-liked, and - just my best guess here - would be very popular.
 
Honestly if there was a chance they could replicate "Close To Original" it would probably be something they would consider. I believe they made every effort to get it replicated, but in the end it wasn't close enough to sink a bunch of money into to get sub-standard product they wouldn't feel comfortable offering to the buying public.
They Have a List of Handle Materials on every Offering What they offer is what you get...With the Exception of Custom Shop and Special Ganza offerings with Ceracoted handles...I've been down this road on Custom orders I have fulfilled "What I offer is What I offer" No More No Less.
 
Busto said:
Honestly if there was a chance they could replicate "Close To Original" it would probably be something they would consider. I believe they made every effort to get it replicated, but in the end it wasn't close enough to sink a bunch of money into to get sub-standard product they wouldn't feel comfortable offering to the buying public.
They Have a List of Handle Materials on every Offering What they offer is what you get...With the Exception of Custom Shop and Special Ganza offerings with Ceracoted handles...I've been down this road on Custom orders I have fulfilled "What I offer is What I offer" No More No Less.
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Thanks, Busto. I guess I have essentially heard that re the historical Snakeskin, and of course there is no way Busse Combat would offer a sub-par scale material to us/the public. Python seems similar - not same of course, but consistent with a theme/concept/general appearance - and might be very popular as well. However, I confess I know nothing about the quality of various "micartas" out there, and perhaps this is not up to snuff. Similarly, I have been wondering about other "micartas" out there these days, and must confess that if they are of appropriate quality it would be nice to see them offered, too. Just for instance, I speak of burlap. There are others, as you certainly know. I have a so-called "emerald" burlap (looks lime) on a knife that is very nice - and seems of high quality (good knife maker as well). No big deal - just always wondering.

Thanks as always.
Ken
 
Kenneth F Huls said:
Thanks, Busto. I guess I have essentially heard that re the historical Snakeskin, and of course there is no way Busse Combat would offer a sub-par scale material to us/the public. Python seems similar - not same of course, but consistent with a theme/concept/general appearance - and might be very popular as well. However, I confess I know nothing about the quality of various "micartas" out there, and perhaps this is not up to snuff. Similarly, I have been wondering about other "micartas" out there these days, and must confess that if they are of appropriate quality it would be nice to see them offered, too. Just for instance, I speak of burlap. There are others, as you certainly know. I have a so-called "emerald" burlap (looks lime) on a knife that is very nice - and seems of high quality (good knife maker as well). No big deal - just always wondering.

Thanks as always.
Ken
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"Micarta" is a Trade Name that Westinghouse gave to an insulating material that was composed of Rag, Linen, Canvas fiber materials that were impregnated with resins and compressed under heat to produce a proprietary product under the Trade Name we now refer to as MICARTA. Industrial strength Micarta as we know it is produced in the same manner...There are "Knock Offs" Backyard Micartas that although contain the Materials listed may not be produced to the same High Quality as Commercial Micartas...These Backyard offerings look good and some are very unique, but are probably not Cured Under Heat and Pressure like "True" Micartas as offered by the Busse Knife Group. I'm not sure that the name given to these Backyard products can be called Micarta. Just to make it clear NOT ALL MICARTAS are CREATED EQUAL.
 
Busto said:
"Micarta" is a Trade Name that Westinghouse gave to an insulating material that was composed of Rag, Linen, Canvas fiber materials that were impregnated with resins and compressed under heat to produce a proprietary product under the Trade Name we now refer to as MICARTA. Industrial strength Micarta as we know it is produced in the same manner...There are "Knock Offs" Backyard Micartas that although contain the Materials listed may not be produced to the same High Quality as Commercial Micartas...These Backyard offerings look good and some are very unique, but are probably not Cured Under Heat and Pressure like "True" Micartas as offered by the Busse Knife Group. I'm not sure that the name given to these Backyard products can be called Micarta. Just to make it clear NOT ALL MICARTAS are CREATED EQUAL.
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Thank you, again, Sir. Yes, we have discussed some of this previously, so I apologize. Given that it is a trade name, I referred to it above as "micarta," and not Micarta.
 
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