Epoxy Question

[Mike Martinez]

I'm doing a few knives with paracord handles and am shopping around for some epoxy and have come across some made by US Composites. Does anyone have any experience with their 635 Thin Epoxy? Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks guys.

 

[Mike Martinez]

http://www.uscomposites.com/epoxy.html#epoxhard

 

[TacticallySharp]

I have used the West Systems 105 with 205 hardener. It's good and worked fine. I do recommend you purchase the pump system, it will make your life easier. Also I have switched to West Systems GFlex thin epoxy over the last year. It mixes 1:1, much easier to use and I feel I get better results.

http://usaknifemaker.com/adhesives-c-23/g-flex-epoxy-1-4oz-of-resin-and-1-4oz-of-hardener.html

 

[Mike Martinez]

Thanks TS. I already use G-Flex for adhering handles onto my knives and I have to say, it is by far the best and toughest stuff I've used. As for using 105/205 or 105/207, the cost prohibits its use on a budget type knife. I spoke to the folks at USComposite and they seemed convinced that their 635 Epoxy would work well for this application so long as it was not left out in direct sunlight for weeks/months at a time.