Handle
This is an introduction to the handle material used in ISZ KNIVES.
Handle plate
・Chloroprene Rubber
・CFRP
- Ultrex™ SureTouch
・Ultrex™ G10
・Ultrex™ Micarta
Handle pin
・Ti6AL4V
・Titanium
・CFRP
・GFRP
Chloroprene Rubber
Chloroprene rubber, one of the most widely used rubbers, has excellent weather resistance among other rubbers, and has the ability to withstand long-term use.
There are many types of chloroprene rubber depending on the application, and among them, we use a model that is relatively soft and does not easily crack even after long-term use.
It doesn't have the cool patterns of laminated wood, but it has a matte finish and provides better grip than any other handle material.
Carbon fiber
Needless to say, it is a high performance high tech material. Its success makes it an indispensable material for everything from motor sports to the space industry.
All CFRP used in ISZ KNIVES is dry carbon.
CFRP carbon fiber reinforced plastic is extremely lightweight, yet has 1/4 the specific gravity, 10 times the specific strength, and 7 times the specific elastic modulus of iron, and has excellent performance.
Abrasion resistance, heat resistance, thermal elasticity, chemical resistance, and countless other characteristics.
However, because of its electrical conductivity, we must consider when to use it for products that require insulation.
As a weak point, it also has the property of being easily destroyed depending on the fiber direction.
There are also types of carbon fiber fibers, such as unidirectional UD, plain weave, twill weave, etc., and there are also different types of weaves, such as 18K, 12K to 1K, etc., for models other than UD.
Among them, 1K is the most expensive, has the highest strength, and is extremely lightweight, so it is i used only in special models.
As a knife handle, it is an attractive handle material.
Ultrex™
Ultrex™ will be a manufacturer that further updates and manufactures Micarta, G10, etc., which are representative of conventional artificial handle materials.
The Ultrex™ SureTouch is a particularly high-performance model in the Ultrex™ lineup.
This is the best material for guns and knives, layered with G10 and rubber, and demonstrates a grip that is incomparable to conventional G10.
It is also very durable, making it a very excellent material with no flaws, and ISZ KNIVES knives are also used as the main handle material.
But like ISZ's V-series, where extreme weight reduction is required, Ultrex™ Micarta is the choice.
Titanium
Titanium is a lightweight yet strong metal that is extremely resistant to rust. This is also a high-performance material indispensable for motor sports and the space industry.
The more titanium EDC goods I personally collect, the more I like the material.
Titanium has many alloy models, among which Ti6AL4V boasts overwhelming strength and achievements. Its fatigue strength and fracture toughness are top class among metals, but its drawbacks are poor workability and extremely poor wear resistance, making it unsuitable for cutlery.
However, it is extremely robust for knife handle pins and bolts, and there is nothing that surpasses it.
As described above, all handle materials are over-spec materials, which enhance the performance of knives with strong grip and robustness.