What temperature does FRN melt at?

The main component of FRN is nylon (FRN = fiberglass reinforced nylon); nylon melts at around 500 deg., IIRC. Formed & molded with other materials would change that, I'm sure. It's been a long time since I read anything about it, so I could be way off. Hopefully someone else can confirm that.

thx - cpr
 
Nylon 66 comes in different formulations and melts between 375 and 500 F.
 
A_Blade_Afficionado said:
If you're handle is melting your heat treat is ruined anyways. :(
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That would depend on how much of the knife is affected by the heat source and how long it's under that heat. If it's a fairly small heat source that only comes in contact with the scales momentarily, you might just get a small blob of nylon melted away and possibly a blackened liner.
If the knife found its way into an oven or a burning building, I could see the heat treat being adversely affected. :)
 
Most stainless steels temper at 1050* and above. It's not a good idea to use a knife in an environment above boiling water temps, tho. Something about the hand using it not being rated for high temps at all.

If the question is about reworking it - to recast or shape it - good luck. G10, Micarta, stabilized wood, etc is more durable and works better. Having sanded the checkering off a slab handled FRN knife, the resulting surface came out fuzzy (with good grippiness) but completely dull and unattractive. With that and it's poor stiffness, flexibility, and cheap cost, it's not decent material for grips.
 
You've got to love this thread. What in the heck are you doing with your knife that you have to worry about the handle melting??? Geez Louise.
 
work around a hot engine, welding machine, torch, build a campfire, cook a meal in your kitchen, be a firefighter.
 
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