Carbon Fiber Veneer
Carbon Fiber Knife Handle Material: Is It Superior?
For the longest time, knife handles (also known as scales on a knife with a fixed blade and full tang that accepts two “slabs” of handle material on either side) were made of natural materials. Throughout history, knives have been handled with bone, ivory, wood, and stone. Some knives even have stacked leather grips. Many […]
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Dry Versus Gloss Carbon Fiber
So, you have decided to leverage the superior advantages of working with carbon fiber and are now looking for the right finish for your project. Carbon fiber products come in many different formats, and choosing the best combination of thickness, stiffness, and finish, can sometimes overwhelm those not familiar with the particularities of composites. So, […]
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Why Carbon Fiber Scales Make The Best Knife Handles
For the uninitiated, knives are sharp, dangerous gadgets that are no longer necessary in the civilized world. However, knives continue to be as useful as they were when the first in our species came up with this amazingly versatile tool. Everyday carry (EDC) knives are among the most convenient tools an individual can carry. They […]
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6 Carbon Fiber Terms You Need to Know (and Consider)
Carbon fiber has long been known to be an extremely durable and versatile material utilized in various industries today. Carbon fiber can be found in products of widely varying niches, from aerospace and automotives to sports equipment and manufactured toys. What Is Carbon Fiber? Carbon fiber is a synthetic fiber that is unique in its […]
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Carbon Fiber Sheets and UV Resistance
With every advancement that improves carbon fiber weaves and epoxy binding, carbon fiber only increases in popularity. Carbon fiber sheets and scales have been used to create everything from knife handle scales to golf shafts and everything in between – some manufacturers have even produced lightweight, high-strength firearm barrels from carbon fiber matrices! One of […]
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