It is to best meet the demand of the Kings that Earotechni enlarges, week after week, its selection of materials for the manufacture of handles knives. A range of constant evolution! Carbon fiber, first of all, which comes in many colors and patterns, lightweight and qualitative material, that the founder of Fat Carbon present in detail in the interview we conducted with him; The wood, then, whether it is local or exotic, stabilized or natural, safe value of the cutter for the infinite and organic nuances that it proposes ... In recent months, our team has put in mind to clear the jungle of composite materials, starting with the products of the company Bachmann, the elforeryn (synthetic ivory) and the Juma, two declensions presented by the company director of the company, Pascal Julien, in our blog article. It is natural that our attention has ended up on other materials, very appreciated by the cutlers ... G10, Micarta, Suretouch, as many names as it is sometimes difficult to differentiate! What are the qualities of these materials? What makes them particularly interesting for cutlery? Our answers in this article ... Follow the guide!
The G10, for spacers and handles knife
Originally, the G10 was an industrial material, very appreciated for its robustness. It was used for the establishment of electrical and mechanical devices requiring materials that are both resistant and durable over time. Made from fiberglass and epoxy resin, the G10 Associates with the strength of aesthetic and undeniable technical qualities - lightness, stability, and pleasant touch. It has become, over time, the material of choice of a large number of companies for the production of pistolus and revolvers crosses. It does not rust, do not oxidize, and retains its appearance long in time. All the qualities sought by a cutter, when comes the moment to work the handle, in short!
Its manufacturing process allows a wide variety of colors, which is why Eurotechni offers you a range of G10 in no less than 17 different colors, the most sober shades to the most bold colors, wide thicknesses for the handles, or all in finesse for your spacers... the hardest will make your choice! Colors overview of the colors proposed by Eurotechni in the articles below:
The micarta, for all types of handles knife
It was in 1913 that starts the history of Micarta®. George Westinghouse, a famous American engineer and entrepreneur, is interested in the discovery of phenolic resin (bakelite), the first first synthetic plastic. By conscientiously studying the materials at the origin of this material, it elaborates on its side the composition of what will become, later, the Micarta®.
Once accessible to professionals, it was first used for the making of electrical devices, but also appreciated for decoration (objects, furniture, etc.). Its exceptional properties also allowed him to pierce in many other fields of application: the Micarta® conjugates indeed sustainability, resistance to water and case, and undeniable aesthetic qualities. It was just a matter of time before the cutter's middle ended up very closely interesting this new subject!
For more than 100 years, Norplex Micarta develops and carefully manufactures durable composite materials. The company has gathered the making of its composite materials within the brand UltreX™: It is under its aegis that is today made the micarta®, but also the Epoxy G10 resin, as well as their last novelty: the Suretouch, on which we will come back a little further.
The Micarta, particularly interesting in cutlery
The Micarta® is a mixture of phenolic resins and varied substrates: linen for the "Linen" range, paper for the "Paper" range, from the jute canvas for the "jute" range, and the web for the "Canvas" range. These materials are then assembled under pressure and high heat. The end result, in addition to being renowned for its durability and ease of grip, is timeless, malleable to thank you. It is possible to decline it in as many shapes and sizes that allows the manufacturer's imagination. And to spoil nothing, it is easy to work, can be cut, pierced and machined to the desired, without risk of breakage or deformation. An ideal material, in short!
Especially since the substrates used for the manufacture of Micarta® give it an unusual aesthetic. Thus, the "canvas" proposes a textured, rough appearance, when the "linen" reveals, on its surface, a fine mesh of flax fibers which will give to a handle of a particular touch knife.
You understood it: the Micarta® combines technical and aesthetic qualities. Why not try it? Our Micarta®, manufactured by the Ultrex US company, with a century-old know-how, is of incomparable quality. And this, of his ease to be worked until the final rendering on your knife. It comes in many colors and textures, to find in the table below ... an offer dedicated to expand!
The Suretouch, for an excellent grip of handle of your knife
It is after the very success of the G10 and, by extension, the Micarta® that the company develops what will become the Suretouch, currently pending patent. Revolutionary? Not far! This brand new composite material superimposes layers of G10 at rubber layers. A good way to conjugate the great qualities of these two materials! And which make it particularly suitable for the cutlery ... The strength and durability of the G10, the anti-slip properties and the incomparable grip of rubber: a material that will be appreciated for all types of knives! Eurotechni currently offers Suretouch in the colors below, waiting for an expansion of the range:
But then, what differences between the G10, Micarta, and Suretouch?
The Micarta, the G10 and the Suretouch share common points ... and for good reason! These materials are born with one and the same base, the resin, at which various substrates and components were added. Small summary.
- The G10 is made with epoxy resin and fiberglass. This allows it to combine sustainability and strength, in addition to a significant aesthetic asset. The dimensions proposed by EUROTECHNI are suitable for both the confectionery ofspacers than handles knives.
- The micarta is composed of phenolic resin with, choice, flax, canvas, jute canvas or paper. Robust and resistant, it has the advantage of offering three very different textures, for handles knives that will be distinguished.
- The Suretouch is a kind of "improved": starting from a G10 base, already known for its strength, combining the qualities of rubber, the Suretouch will guarantee an excellent grip on your next creations.
Do you have any questions?
Do you want to know a little more about our composite materials? You wonder how to machine your handles In Micarta? How to keep the brilliance of Suretouch in time? Our team is at your disposal, do not hesitate to contact usDr. ! If you are part of the convinced, you just have to try! You will surely find the product that suits you among our growing range of composite materials.
