How to Make Micarta Knife Handle Material

[Alex]

In this video, knife maker Walter Sorrells shows how to make a micarta-like knife handle material. Why make micarta when you can buy it already made? Because -- as this video demonstrates -- micarta is a very versatile material that can be uniquely tailored to your knife designs.

 

[johan]

Good use for old jeans

 

[Alex]

Good use for old jeans

Just imagine machining a Reo out of "Levi's"

 

[johan]

Just imagine machining a Reo out of "Levi's"

Especially a funky door - don't know if you've seen "Toxic Green" with black micarta yet?

2 examples

 

[Alex]

That looks incredible