Stabilized Pinecone?

LostViking

LostViking

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What is the general consensus on these stabilized pinecone handles?

Where do they rate as far as toughness and durability? Somewhere between wood and micarta? Lower than wood?

I like the look, on some of them at least. Just wondering how they would stand up in a user knife?


Wasn't exactly sure where to put this. So if I chose poorly, my apologies.
 
Thank you for starting this thread! :thumbup: I had just assumed 'pine cone' was a pattern and not a material...

I think it could be as durable as any other stabilized natural material but I can see how it might be especially tricky getting resin into all the voids. I think it would be very difficult to know for sure.

Maybe not what I'd opt for on a beater knife where durability (shock/impact) is a big concern, but certainly sturdy enough for an EDC, kitchen, or fillet knife. Absolutely gorgeous! Have you seen some of the other things made from stabilized pine cone? :eek: Amazing... :cool:

Thanks again for posting! :)

-Brett
 
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Generally it is Norwegian spruce embedded in alumilite. You can pull up the msds and other documents for alumilite to find its characteristics as a material. There are a few different grades, which may vary depending on which organization is producing the mold. Ankram exotics is a popular one, and they may be able to tell you more.
 
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Here are a few folders I did. Its stunning. I stabilized it with a clear coat. It can be difficult to work with when sliced thin. A cqc-13 and p'kal.

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And I would not use the material as a hard user. Unless left extra thick on a fixed blade. Even then. Hard Impacts can shatter it. If you make your own from epoxy or something you might be OK.
 
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