Thread: Micarta for knife handle liners where are people buying ?

Just curious my wife has booked me in for a knife making course at the end of the year (she's a keeper) and I'd like to source some micarta liners to personalize my knife a little.
I don't think the course provider will have any as all the pics on their site show native timber hardwood handles.
So where are people buying there micarta g10 liners from ? Do you need to buy a bulk amount or can you buy in smaller quantities ?
Thanks everyone

wheres the course???

Originally Posted by gonetropo

wheres the course???

Barrytown on the west coast just north of Greymouth
https://barrytownknifemaking.com/

Originally Posted by dannyb

Barrytown on the west coast just north of Greymouth
https://barrytownknifemaking.com/

My son did this a few years ago on his birthday as a treat. It was full and entertaining day and one I would thoroughly recommend. There's a guy doing the same thing in Wanaka now too. Great fun - you'll love it Danny.

Originally Posted by muzza

This might work for you

https://www.etsy.com/nz/market/micarta_scales

Yup, would like to source locally if possible but if all else fails...

Originally Posted by dannyb

Yup, would like to source locally if possible but if all else fails...

Artisan Supplies

The norm is G10 not micarta although you could use it if you wanted to I suppose.

Originally Posted by terryf

Artisan Supplies

The norm is G10 not micarta although you could use it if you wanted to I suppose.

There you go showing my ignorance I thought g10 was micarta is there no nz distributor that sells g10 ?

Originally Posted by dannyb

There you go showing my ignorance I thought g10 was micarta is there no nz distributor that sells g10 ?

Not that I know of Danny, Gameco is the goto for most, they have an office down in Masterton

@dannyb

Phone : 06-370 1683
9 Villa Street, Masterton 5810

Yeah try gameco they are awesome to deal with. G10 is easier to work with and finishes nicer.

What are you thinking of trying to achieve with the handle? I've got a bit of stuff lying around I could maybe help out.

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Yeah try gameco they are awesome to deal with. G10 is easier to work with and finishes nicer.

What are you thinking of trying to achieve with the handle? I've got a bit of stuff lying around I could maybe help out.

Just want to use some g10 liners double layer lime green and yellow, nothing too fancy the course provides the steel, brass pins,bolster and hard wood for the handle.
Have to be a little realistic about what can be achieved in 1 day otherwise theres loads of other things I could look into doing.
At some point I will have a crack at making a leather holster for it too, not sure how or where I'll go to do that but worth a crack.

And that folks is why this forum is so special, good buggers offering good free advise. Love it

Originally Posted by dannyb

Just want to use some g10 liners double layer lime green and yellow, nothing too fancy the course provides the steel, brass pins,bolster and hard wood for the handle.
Have to be a little realistic about what can be achieved in 1 day otherwise theres loads of other things I could look into doing.
At some point I will have a crack at making a leather holster for it too, not sure how or where I'll go to do that but worth a crack.

When are you doing the course? I don't have any green or yellow, if you've got time good old Ali express is probably your cheapest option. If you can get the liners and scales laminated before the class it will help time wise

there's a thought, got loads of time not doing the course till Xmas holidays

Creative Man in Aussie , cheaper Micarta and a better range with lower freight costs also .