Anyone ever tried this handle material?

[whitebuffalo58]

Found this material on Ebay and wondered if anyone had tried it yet?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/360441712491?ss ... 1438.l2649

WB

[muskrat man]

I have not but it would work just like any acrylic but would be a little more forgiving since poly is more flexible.

"Our exclusive PolyKlone ™® Elk "looks like elk,” it is strong, durable, and dense and makes a far superior knife handle material. The same is true for American White Tail Deer Antler, even though novice knife makers often learn the hard way, they eventually discover that broom handles make knife better grips than deer antler if used on a regular basis."

I don't agree with this statement at all, the real deal is always better than a plastic fake and reflects the quality of one's work.

[whitebuffalo58]

Good point mm and I agree. I had it in mind as replacement handles for some of these lower end autos i'm working on.(Colonials/Imperials) I thought it might be easier to machine then real bone or antler and look better then Corolon or Acrylester. (or broom handle ) Although the plastics would be closer to the original handles. As you well know, the routed area around the button and lock gets a bit thin. I wasn't sure if this material would be tough enough to hold up.

WB

[muskrat man]

it would probably work fine for that.

[knifemaker3]

If this listing on ebay is who I think it is he is a first class gentleman. If it is him his name is Ken....tell him Craig a.k.a knifemaker3 put in a good word for him.

[1967redrider]

Still semi-on topic, Mid-Atlantic whitetails are starting to shed their antlers so be on the look-out for them when in the woods. My brother just found me a set two weekends ago. Get 'em before the critters do!

I'm not a fan of stagalon but the stuff is durable. This stag looks pretty good and would work well on EDCs I bet.