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Handle material

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:31 pm
by Forensic Jim
What is the difference between corolon, acrylic and celluloid handle material. Aren't they all basically plastic? Is one better than the other?

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:33 pm
by TM
Jim, I'm glad you posted this question. I've been wondering the same thing. Corolon and celluloid look very similiar to me, but I don't own any knives made with these handles.

I'd like to know what makes Delrin different from other composite materials as well.

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:58 pm
by smiling-knife
Here is a useful site that breifly covers the time line and characterisitcs of the various 'plastics'. :) s-k
http://www.plastiquarian.com

Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:00 pm
by muskrat man
I don't think corelon gasses and isn't as flamable as celluloid.