Westinghouse Micarta Question

[dcgm4]

Does anyone know if Westinghouse ever made a dark red micarta? If so, is there any place I could get my hands on some? I've been looking for a nice dark red micarta, but so far I haven't quite found what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

[jerryd6818]

For one, Jantz Supply -- http://www.knifemaking.com/product-p/mi803.htm
USA Knifemaker -- http://usaknifemaker.com/handle-materia ... n-3-8.html

Google is your friend.

[dcgm4]

Thanks for the reply, Jerry. Unfortunately, I've come across those before and they're not quite what I'm looking for. I want the red to be darker.

I've pretty much seen all the standard red micartas for sale, that's why I'm asking about Westinghouse. It's kind of my last hope before I end up settling for a lighter shade than I want.

I also found this micarta which I thought might work, but then someone told me that after it's been sanded and polished it often has white specs/blotches in it.

http://usaknifemaker.com/handle-materia ... cales.html

[jerryd6818]

Dave, Bob Dozier Knives claims to have Westinghouse red Micarta®. -- http://www.dozierknives.com/index.php?o ... cle&id=179

[orvet]

A bit more research shows Micarta was invented by Leo Baekeland and developed by George Westinghouse, but "The Micarta trademark is a registered trademark of Industrial Laminates / Norplex, Inc. (dba Norplex-Micarta)." -Wikipedia

The enchantment with the older Westinghouse micarta is that it yellows with age like ivory. This can best be seen in the older Al Mar knives. The only color I am aware of was the white (ivory) color used on Al Mar knives in the 1970s & 1980s. They darken up quite nicely.

The last time I saw some offered for sale (recently) it was $80 for a piece 6 or 8 inches by 12 inches as I recall.
It is considerably more expensive than the modern non-yellowing micarta.

[wlf]

Dave contact John Lloyd, he has a vast supply of handle material,and he's a great guy.

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[dcgm4]

Thanks, guys. I'll check out those leads you've given me.