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When it comes to handle materials it's a matter of form and function.
Whether it's durability, weight, design style, or even price, NRA Knives
strives to select the best material for the job. NRA Knives takes care to
design enough grip and stability in each handle, no matter the overall size,
so that it will be functional to hands of varying sizes. The best way to
test a handle for grip is to try it on and ask yourself, does it feel secure,
is it comfortable, will I be able to use it everyday.
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CARBON FIBER- A contemporary, premium composite of thin strands
of carbon tightly woven into various weave patterns, then set
in resin, which is most commonly clear but can be color tinted. It offers
great looks and
is fairly strong for its minimal weight.
- STABILIZED WOOD- Select hardwood veneers
are vacuum impregnated with special dyes and resins. Sheets are then
layered and combined under
tremendous heat and pressure to adhere the veneers
as one for a durable and attractive real wood medium.
- MICARTA- Layers of linen cloths soaked
in resin and pressured together. Most commonly used on more stylish knives
due to its rich finish
qualities. Available in colors.
- 6061 T-6 ALUMINUM- A nonferrous metal
originally developed as a premium aircraft grade aluminum. It offers
a solid
handle form and function
at a nominal weight.
- G10- An extremely durable makeup of
layers of fiberglass soaked in resin, then highly compressed and baked.
Impervious to moisture or liquid
and physically stable under climate change. Most
commonly black,
but is available in various colors, too.
- 6AL-4V TITANIUM- A slightly lighter
weight, modern metal offering incredible strength and resiliency. Key
properties
include non-magnetic and
corrosion resistance. Lends itself to a variety
of desirable appearances through finishing.
- NORYL GTX®- A modern engineered
plastic offering high-strength, minimal flex and optimally lightweight
properties.
Molded to form.
- VALOX®- A reinforced resin with
excellent stiffness, strength and dimensional stability. Molded to form.
- ZYTEL®- A lightweight glass filled
nylon engineered for strength and durability. Widely used throughout
the auto industry in engine related components.
Molded to form.
- KYDEX®- A mixture of acrylic and
PVC, which offers outstanding impact and chemical resistance as well
as
fire retardancy. Widely used in the auto
and aerospace industry. Molded or thermo-formed.
- DELRIN®- A lightweight and durable
engineered polymer with low wear properties. Used throughout the auto
industry.
Molded to form.
- 420J STAINLESS STEEL- A low carbon,
high chromium content steel which offers excellent corrosion resistance
and
finishing qualities. The
use of steel in the handle presents a unique "feel" in weight
and appearance.
- KRATON®- A polymer based compound
offering excellent molding attributes to handle shapes. It is
lightweight and its flexibility or hardness
can be optimized for best performance qualities.
- 17-4PH STAINLESS STEEL- A precipitation
hardening grade steel with excellent corrosion resistance.
For our purposes it offers excellent
molding properties as well.
- DIECAST ALUMINUM- A cast
or molded part with all of the same features
and benefits of aluminum. Provides for
cost reduction through ease of manufacturing. Can be worked to a variety
of finishes.
Knife liners provide the skeletal structure to folding knives.
Depending on the locking mechanism, the liners also dictate the
performance strength of the folder. NRA Knives primarily uses double liners
in its knife
models.
- 420J STAINLESS STEEL- A low carbon high
chromium steel offering excellent corrosion resistance and optimal
strength in a knife
liner.
- 6AL-4V TITANIUM- A slightly lighter
weight, modern metal offering
incredible strength and resiliency. Key properties include non-magnetic
and corrosion
resistance. Offers
excellent qualities in a knife
liner.
- 410 STAINLESS STEEL- An ideal
400 Series steel offering
good corrosion resistance and workability.
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ANODIZATION- An electrochemical process used
for adding color to titanium surfaces. A combination of chemical bath and
electrical
voltage level generates the desired color. A similar process
is used for aluminum
with the addition of a chemical coloring bath.
The sheath represents a significant part of the function in a
fixed blade knife design. We realize the need for versatility
and overall carry security is paramount when making a selection
of which knife will serve
you best. Most NRA Knives sheaths employ a common dimension of
mounting system to allow for ease of adaptability of our sheath
accessories throughout all
models.
- KYDEX®- A mixture of acrylic and PVC,
which offers outstanding impact and chemical resistance as well as
fire retardancy. Widely used in the auto
and aerospace industry. Molded or thermo-formed.
- LEATHER- A more traditional choice,
but still every bit the same versatile sheath material
it has always been. Easily shapes and
forms to the knives while
offering good durability.
- BALLISTICS NYLON- A heavy-duty
woven nylon fabric originally developed for
use in bullet proof vests and personal
body armor.
Offers great durability
in a lightweight sheath.
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