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I just got the latest A.G. Russell catalog. It says the handle and sheath of the new SERE Operator are "molded of Prylon". Does anyone know what this is?
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What is prylon? (SERE Operator)
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It's probably some breed of fiberglass impregnated thermoplastic a la Zytel. I've seen this knife before. The scales are slightly textured for a secure grip.
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it felt more like a G10 than Zytel when I hels it, but not qquite...linda in between. how's that for a totally unscientific answer?
Great knife in the hand -- light and fast, yet has presence!
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Great knife in the hand -- light and fast, yet has presence!
~B.
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It's a plastic Japanese traffic cone.
I called Al Mar and talked with G Fadden a bit about it. He said it's a plastic with about 30% (I think) glass in it...which makes it "tough as sin." (his words)
I compared it to Kydex, he said that it was not like kydex, which can lose shape in extreme (hot) environments-Prylon is more rigid.
I can't wait for this knife to come out!
cheers, and hope I helped
Derek
I compared it to Kydex, he said that it was not like kydex, which can lose shape in extreme (hot) environments-Prylon is more rigid.
I can't wait for this knife to come out!
cheers, and hope I helped
Derek