Materials
-Blade Steels-
O1 Tool Steel
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An excellent blade steel that offers great abrasion resistance, toughness, and deep hardening. Must be kept lubricated to prevent corrosion.
1084/15N20 Damascus
A combination of varying layers of 1084 high-carbon and 15N20 nickle alloy that is forge welded resulting in a pattern that is exposed by etching the blade in a solution of Ferric Chloride. Must be kept lubricated to prevent corrosion.
1095 High Carbon
Great all around high-carbon steel. Must be kept lubricated to prevent corrosion.
D2 Tool Steel
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Designed for hard use and offers great corrosion resistance compared to other tool steels. Light lubrication is suggested to prevent corrosion.
**All JG Knives are heat treated and tempered to approx 58-60HRC for high-carbon and tool steels.**
-Handle Materials (Scales)-
Micarta (Phenolic Laminates)
Tough, durable, resistant to corrosion, acids, oils, heat, cold, moisture, compression and impact. Made from layers of natural or man-made fiber usually consisting of; canvas, linen, or paper and bonded with a phenolic resin. Available in a variety of colors that can be layered and shaped in various ways to create very unique patterns.
G10
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Tough, durable, resistant to corrosion, acids, oils, heat, cold, moisture, compression and impact. Made from woven layers fiberglass fabric impregnated with epoxy resin. Available in a variety of colors that can be layered and shaped in various ways to create very unique patterns.
Stabilized Wood
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Natural wood that is impregnated via a vacuum chamber with an acrylic resin or other agent. Stabilization minimizes cracking, protects against moisture and allows the natural appearance of wood with the toughness of a man-made material.
-Handle Pins-
Brass
Brass drill rod in varying diameters.
Steel
Stainless Steel or High-Carbon drill rod in varying diameters.
Tubes
304 Stainless Steel hollow tubes that allow of lanyard or other materials to be inserted.
Mosaic
A tube with rods inserted of varying shapes resin bonded inside to create a pattern or shape within.
-Sheath Materials-
Kydex T
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An acrylic/PVC thermoplastic that is easily formed and offers great impact resistance, durability, ease of cleaning.
Boltaron 4335
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A PVC/Acrylic alloy offering extreme durability, chemical resistance, form-ability and consistent surface quality.
Leather
8-9oz cowhide sheaths, vegetable tanned and finished.