Cork Handled Bush Knife
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rhinoknives
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Tai,
Really cool looking Corker knife! I like that blade profile. Cork does have a good feel to it.
Really cool looking Corker knife! I like that blade profile. Cork does have a good feel to it.
Raymond Richard
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Feels so gooooooooooooood!
Its got a classical look to it. How was the cork to turn?
Its got a classical look to it. How was the cork to turn?
Calvin Robinson
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Oh yeah! You did it again! That's groovy as gravy and cool as grits!
kevin - the professor
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damn. that is a good one
seriously. rock on
BonhamBlades
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I just love your cork handled knives!
Jeremiah Rostig
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Beautiful knife!!
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Cork handles are nothing new, but you just don't see it much on custom knives these days. There are factory knife companies that still use it. They also use it a lot on fishing rods handles.
The trends seem to be more towards synthetics and treated materials.
Natural cork has some amazing properties. There is nothing like it! They do make sealers for it, but they spoil some of the natural properties, like the non-slip wet grip. All they really do is prevent the cork from "patina" and make it easier to clean.
... just Google, "properties of natural cork",... very durable, shock absorbent, lightweight, doesn't shrink or crack, biostatic, impermeable, fire retardant, low heat conductivity (never gets too hot or too cold), UV resistant and on and on...
Cork is a bit of a culture shock for some,... but it brings a lot to the table in terms of functionality and performance.
Of course, you can ding it, scratch it etc., if you abuse it, like any other material. It is what it is, cork.
However, if you just use it to hold the blade by, which is what knife handles are for,… it is the most awesome!
The trends seem to be more towards synthetics and treated materials.
Natural cork has some amazing properties. There is nothing like it! They do make sealers for it, but they spoil some of the natural properties, like the non-slip wet grip. All they really do is prevent the cork from "patina" and make it easier to clean.
... just Google, "properties of natural cork",... very durable, shock absorbent, lightweight, doesn't shrink or crack, biostatic, impermeable, fire retardant, low heat conductivity (never gets too hot or too cold), UV resistant and on and on...
Cork is a bit of a culture shock for some,... but it brings a lot to the table in terms of functionality and performance.
Of course, you can ding it, scratch it etc., if you abuse it, like any other material. It is what it is, cork.
However, if you just use it to hold the blade by, which is what knife handles are for,… it is the most awesome!
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