Westinghouse Micarta Question

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I'm talking strictly about Westinghouse. I'm sure this has been discussed at great length, but can some one clear this up for me?

Is the old Westinghouse Ivory Paper Micarta and old Westinghouse Yellow Paper Micarta the same thing? I see so much variation in the finished look of Ivory Paper Micarta when I do an image search. I know that it ages, but is the Yellow Paper actually aged Ivory Micarta that is called "yellow" or are they two different things?

If they are two different materials, is one more sought after than the other?
 
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I have a Randall in white paper, and purchased some antique yellow from a reputable maker on BF before. They are different.

I am willing to believe the white paper would take some kind of UV change if exposed, but I doubt it would turn antique yellow.

Edit; I would actually apprecaite another thread on the micarta verieties, for the more sought after type. I have some mystery red laying around in 1/8", I treat poorly because I can't ID it for any kind of use other than personal.
 
That helps. The piece I have was labeled as " Westinghouse Ivory Paper", but isn't white or even close to it. It's yellow with one edge a darker orangish color. I assumed that I got an old piece that was exposed to light on one end. But I am not leaning towards it being "Yellow Paper".
 
Originally, ivory Micarta was made with paper that resembled manila folders. It does age yellow, sometimes orange.
Light doesn't seem to be what causes it to yellow. Age seems to be the culprit. I have pieces that have seen very little light, but have still yellowed.
 
Not trying to hijack the thread but in the mid 80s when I heard Westinghouse was going to stop making it I bought all I could afford at that time. I still have 20 or more sets of scales left .

How much would you increase the asking price of the knife when used.
Thanks .
 
Bill DeShivs said:
Originally, ivory Micarta was made with paper that resembled manila folders. It does age yellow, sometimes orange.
Light doesn't seem to be what causes it to yellow. Age seems to be the culprit. I have pieces that have seen very little light, but have still yellowed.
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When you say "originally" Ivory paper was made with paper that resembles a manila folder, am I safe to assume that somewhere along the line the color and or formula changed? Do you know an approximate year that the manila folder color was used?
 
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