Sturdy White 5"x2"x1" block Handle Material - Source?

[Erin Burke]

Good morning y'all.

I'm working on a hidden-tang project where I'd really like a large block (at least 5"x2"x1") of white handle material. I'm planning some fluting, and would prefer a material that's dense, sturdy and isn't prone to chipping. Years ago I acquired some Masecraft alternative ivory that looks fairly decent... but when dropped, tends to chip. I'd be OK with giving white paper micarta a shot... it appears that Jantz and Sheffield may sell larger blocks. As a last resort, I also might be willing to work with white G10... though I know it will torture my files, and I generally dislike working with G10 in any size larger than a liner or spacer.

Any recommendations/sources?

Erin

 

[ron_m80]

truivory?

 

[Erin Burke]

truivory?

Thanks for the recommendation Ron. In the past, Chuck over at AKS has spoken of Tru Ivory as one of the better looking ivory substitutes... but I don't remember ever getting much detail on the durability of it. Have you worked with it yourself? Have you encountered any problems with chipping?
Erin

 

[A.McPherson]

You might be able to find some white Corian (spelling?) The stuff they make fake stone countertops out of...

 

[Frank Niro]

I believe corian is also pretty brittle . I was very disapointed when I gave it a try.

Frank

 

[ron_m80]

Have you worked with it yourself?

I have not. I was just parroting what I read twice (?) before in shoptalk when someone wanted white material/ ivory alternatives. There are a couple of threads on it.

Here is a decent one I found. It doesn't look like too many report having "tried" it. Except maybe Chuck from AKS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5p_jIt4jCs

 

[ron_m80]

I contacted the company via email, I may order some just to check it out. Some of the gun forums have negative things to say about it cracking.

-Ron

 

[JG Custom Metal Works]

You might try Jeff over at Jepcho. He has some artificial ivory I love working with. He usually sells in scale sets but he might be able to get you a big chunk

 

[coldsteelburns]

I know it's off by a half inch, and you're probably already aware of it, but here's some aged paper ivory micarta that's 1.5 X 1.25 X 6"

http://usaknifemaker.com/knife-hand...olic/paper-ivory-paper-aged-micarta-1-25.html

~Paul

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[Erin Burke]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I'm leaning toward a large block of paper micarta. Thanks again.
Erin