Where to buy micarta block

[chromechicken]

I need a 6" piece of micarta block to make my knife handle, but can't find one anywhere. Does anyone here have a recommendation for where to find one? I'm not too particular on color. Thanks

 

[sodak]

You might want to ask this post in the maker's forum, you'll get your answer there.

 

[Nathan Gould]

try gluing two micarta slabs together?

 

[Soulrack223]

I've purchased from Jantz Supply:

http://jantzsupply.com/cartease/item-detail.cfm?ID=MI702

 

[Soulrack223]

I've never ordered from this supplier but I've read good things on this forum:

http://www.alphaknifesupply.com/micarta.htm

And here is a whole list of possible sources:

http://www.internetbusinesslinks.net/SupplierList.htm

 

[StretchNM]

The biggest and cheapest slabs of Micarta I've come across are at www.truegrit.com.
12" x 12" x 3/8" for $38. They also have scale sets, 6" x 1-1/2" x 3/8" for about $7.
Here is a direct link to the handle material page: http://www.trugrit.com/knife-handle-material.htm

 

[Phydeaux]

try McMasterCarr. Use the search word phenolic or garolite.

Ric