Richlite- SOLID COLOR BUNDLE-Knife Handle Scales- 6 pack
RICHLITE- Solid colored scales sample pack
Paper based phenolic laminate material similar to paper micarta.
Richlite is made from 100% recycled paper
Sample pack includes 6 pairs of scales- one set each of Redstone, Browns Point, Blue Canyon, Grays Harbor, Black Diamond and Maple Valley (no substitutions)
Thicknesses: 1/8", 1/4" or 3/8" (select from dropdown menu)
Scale Size: 1.5" x 5"
Listing price is for 6 pairs of scales
Richlite is a great material for knife handle scales, pistol grips, fretboards, and many other uses.
Impact resistant, durable, stable, water resistant, easily machinable, American made.
Work slowly with sharp abrasives. Well worn sanding belts at high speeds may cause burn spots on the lighter colored material.
I’d never worked with richlite before, so I was a bit hesitant. But it shapes nice and holds its color all the way through the shaping process, it doesn’t turn white at anytime through the shaping. You do have to use a sharp clean belt though.
I wasn't sure what to think of these scales when they arrived. I looked up the Richlite website and read about their long history of material manufacturing. I was concerned that the compressed paper wouldn't shine up well or be durable, but after sanding to 650 grit the handles were smooth and shiney. This material is used for countertops, so water and staining were not an issue and it was similar to working with any hardwood. I plan on buying more in the future.
Received the order very fast, each item was packed very securely. Currently using this to start modding knives and the materials are high quality!